
2017 State-Fish Art Contest announces winners
For artwork from first- and second-place award-winners from across Outdoor News territory (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin), see the attached photo gallery.

For artwork from first- and second-place award-winners from across Outdoor News territory (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin), see the attached photo gallery.

IDNR Fisheries personnel last fall stocked approximately 1,600 of the fish as part of the reintroduction program.

Even pushing sectionals back two weeks doesn’t always prevent Illinois weather from interfering with bass fishing.
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: The coho action is really hot for both the shore and the boating anglers. Fish
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones arrested a Chicago man and an Arlington Heights man for falsification of records and hunting turkeys without valid permits. The Chicago man was also cited for hunting
Banquets/Fundraisers April 29: Schuyler County NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Old Homestead Event Barn. For more info call Scott Paisley, 217-242-7140. Season Dates June 1: Woodchuck hunting season opens statewide. June 15: Bullfrog gigging/hunting season opens.

The state record of 16,605 is still in reach, but it will take a massive effort in the northern counties to hit the record, which was set in 2006.

While much attention is paid to growing big bucks, it all begins with doe health, and spring food plots that include self-regenerating perennials.

The report involves possible upgrades of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Ill., a choke point between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
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