Heat of summer angling secret: early risers
Tony Peterson
July 2, 2020
How to avoid the summer fishing doldrums (and the recreational boat traffic).
Illinois
Fishing tip: Beat the heat and troll for hungry moonlight walleyes
Site Staff
July 2, 2020
Record-breaking heat and bugs hindering your urge to wet a line this holiday weekend? Try trolling under a full moon for the region’s most popular freshwater gamefish
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – June 26, 2020
Site Staff
June 25, 2020
Season Dates June 30: Application deadline – second lottery for firearms deer permits. Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 8: Muddy River WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Majestic Pines, Thomson. For more info call Tom Dersham, 563-219-2022. Aug. 15: Honest
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – June 26, 2020
Site Staff
June 25, 2020
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Boone County, CPO Wagner conducted investigation into littering and improper disposal of dead animals and dead animal parts. Individual was cited under the dead animals control act for
Bird and other wildlife sightings during the COVID era
Sharon Stiteler
June 22, 2020
Are critters really more abundant, or are citizens working from home simply seeing more of the birds and mammals that always have lived among us?
Illinois Woods & Waters – Lake Carlton, Whiteside County
Site Staff
June 19, 2020
Carlton’s muskie population is a surprise to many. There are bigger muskies swimming the waters – it’s included on the list of lakes in Illinois that has yielded a muskie 50 inches or larger.
Illinois Fishing Report – June 19, 2020
Site Staff
June 19, 2020
Lakes in most parts of the state are just now reopening. Due to this, reporting on some lakes and rivers is limited. But anglers who are getting out are reporting fast bass action.
Meet the women who inspire women to become today’s anglers
Tim Lesmeister
June 18, 2020
The author has a new fishing partner, one who allows him to steal a kiss after an impressive catch.
Better fishing this spring: timing that hookset
Tony Peterson
June 18, 2020
Ever wonder why swinging and missing is so common in all types of fishing?
