
Illinois Woods & Waters – Forbes Lake, Marion County
During 2019 bass tournaments registered with DNR, the top 5 bass caught weighed in at 6.5, 6.4, 6.26 and 6.10 (two fish) pounds. Several more were caught right around the 6-pound mark.

During 2019 bass tournaments registered with DNR, the top 5 bass caught weighed in at 6.5, 6.4, 6.26 and 6.10 (two fish) pounds. Several more were caught right around the 6-pound mark.

Anglers awaiting fall weather patterns in hopes that, with it, overall fishing action will pick up.

As black bear populations increase, so does their sometimes-annoying habit of playing with – or sometimes completely busting up – your expensive trail cam. Take these steps to keep your equipment functional in bear country.

Roy Sorce, owner of Sorce Enterprises, has teamed up with the Midwest Fishing Co-op to reduce the numbers of the fish and put another protein on the dinner table. “We are talking about 15 to
Season Dates Sept. 1: Dove hunting season opens statewide. Applications are accepted for a bobcat hunting/trapping permit. Sept. 15: Early Canada goose season opens (tentative) Sept. 30: Last day to apply for bobcat permit. Banquets/Fundraisers
The following activity reports were filed for June 2020. Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Rock Island County, CPO’s Francisko and Posateri made an emergency response to Empire Park in East Moline for a

Muskies and walleyes have fared well at the relatively deep Lake McMaster, which is situated within the 2,500 acre Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area.

August heat and storms do little to affect the crappie bite in fisheries across the state.

Excellent breeding conditions in the Dakotas and Manitoba helped produce an abundance of ducks, which should benefit hunters this season.
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