‘Tis the season for ice safety precautions
Tim Lesmeister
November 14, 2018
An early deep freeze has anglers across north country eager to launch the 2018-19 ice fishing season.
Illinois
Reported EHD cases in Illinois whitetails continue to dwindle, at 432 for 2018
Illinois DNR
November 2, 2018
The worst year for the disease in Illinois was 2012, when 2,968 cases were reported from 87 counties. In 2013, the IDNR received reports of 1,224 cases from 64 counties. EHD was virtually absent in
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Nov. 2, 2018
Site Staff
November 1, 2018
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and fishing guides. North Chain: The walleye action is hot with the cooler weather. Reports show good catches in the river
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Nov. 2, 2018
Site Staff
November 1, 2018
Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In JoDaviess County, CPO Jones cited a Lake in the Hills man and an Elgin man for hunting squirrels with unplugged shotguns. One was issued a written warning for no
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Nov. 2, 2018
Site Staff
November 1, 2018
Season Dates Nov. 3: Rabbit, pheasant & quail hunting seasons open. Nov. 16: First firearms deer season opens (tentative) Nov. 18: First firearms deer season closes (tentative). Nov. 29: Second firearms deer season opens (tentative)
Prepping your boat and motor for winter storage
Site Staff
October 30, 2018
Open water still exists, but as freezing overnight temperatures become status quo across the north country, take these steps to prevent damage to your expensive equipment.
Fall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Site Staff
October 23, 2018
Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.
With help of a bountiful Sunday, archery harvest climbs well ahead of last year’s pace
Ralph Loos
October 22, 2018
Harvest at 13,068 deer. At the same point in 2017, the harvest stood at 10,912.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 19, 2018
Site Staff
October 18, 2018
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: The bass will begin to feed with the dropping water temps. The fish are relating to
