Illinois hunters harvest more turkeys
Illinois DNR
May 30, 2019
Preliminary statewide total of 15,189 wild turkeys is up from 13,494 the previous year.
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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 31, 2019
Site Staff
May 30, 2019
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Carroll County, CPO Francisko conducted a commercial fishing investigation. Commercial fishermen are required by law to submit an annual report to the IDNR showing what type and amount
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – May 31, 2019
Site Staff
May 30, 2019
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Jig and minnows or jig and leeches remain solid choices for walleyes on Marie Lake. Anglers
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – May 31, 2019
Site Staff
May 30, 2019
Season Dates June 1: Woodchuck hunting season opens statewide. June 15: Bullfrog hunting season opens. Aug. 1: Squirrel hunting season opens statewide. Banquets/Fundraisers June 2: DU Banquet, noon-5 p.m., Duke and Joannies, Chandlerville. For more
Illinois anglers on Asian carp plan: Just do it and get it over with
Ralph Loos
May 29, 2019
The survey came after news broke that Gov. J.B. Pritzker wrote the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a letter last week indicating that he had authorized the state’s collaboration with preconstruction, design and engineering work
Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different
Tony Peterson
May 29, 2019
As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.
Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Site Staff
May 24, 2019
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Officials: Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan
Associated Press
May 21, 2019
But a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish.
Angling Buzz: catching and eating fish – and tackle and gear for the job
Site Staff
May 20, 2019
As much as we promote catch-and-release, we also love to eat a few fish every now and then. Here’s a quick list of gear that will be helpful in your next “catch and cook,” with
