Lake Michigan salmon fishing is looking up for a change
Cory Yarmuth
April 13, 2018
Right now, it is not uncommon to get two- and three-man limits in less than two hours while trolling or even casting.
Illinois
Report: 2 Minnesota rivers, 1 in Wisconsin and Illinois among most endangered
Associated Press
April 13, 2018
In Minnesota, Kawishiwi River and stretch of Mississippi, along with Kinnickinnic River in Wisconsin and middle fork of Vermilion in Illinois included in that top-10 at-risk list.
Plan says Lake Huron in ‘fair’ condition, seeks progress
Associated Press
April 9, 2018
CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a plan to tackle the most serious threats facing Lake Huron and the St. Marys River. A report made public Friday by EPA’s regional office in
Five federally protected pelicans found shot dead in Illinois lake
Associated Press
April 9, 2018
NEWTON, Ill. — Conservation officers say five American white pelicans were found shot dead in Newton Lake in Illinois. The Illinois DNR said another pelican was injured but is recuperating. The birds are protected by
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – April 6, 2018
Site Staff
April 5, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Illinois South WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., The Pavilion, Marion. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. April 7: Horseshoe Lake Longbeards Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander-Pulaski Sportsman Club, Miller City. For more info
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – April 6, 2018
Site Staff
April 5, 2018
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis CPOs Francisko and Posateri, along with Sgt. Petreikis, conducted snowmobile enforcement. The detail resulted in the issuance of numerous citations and written warnings. The following violations were detected: failure
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 6, 2018
Site Staff
April 5, 2018
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Braidwood: Anglers are finding some good largemouths on spinnerbaits and swimjigs. There are some days that reaction
Guided hikes: In search of bison at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Associated Press
April 4, 2018
WILMINGTON, Ill. — Visitors to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington in northeastern Illinois will soon be able to go on guided hikes to look for bison. The U.S. Forest Service says that, depending
Opening weekend of youth turkey season produces fewer birds
Ralph Loos
April 2, 2018
Illinois youths harvested 664 turkeys, down from last year’s opening weekend total of 776.
