Federal agencies budget $42M for Asian carp prevention
Associated Press
January 16, 2017
Includes further study of ways to fortify defenses on a carp-infested Illinois waterway leading to Lake Michigan
Illinois
DNR layoffs back on, though fate of World Shooting Complex staff unclear
Ralph Loos
January 13, 2017
Layoffs originally planned in 2015 are now back on, according to a letter from CMS to AFSCME
Pulling fish through ice much more fun if you can keep warm
Cory Yarmuth
January 12, 2017
Before drilling holes in the solid ice, anglers should take care of some basic steps to make sure the ice fishing experience is enjoyable
Hunters, anglers keeping close eye on budget progress as funding dangers near
Ralph Loos
January 12, 2017
Hopes that lawmakers would make progress on a state budget — Illinois hasn’t had one in 18 months — faded this week as the old General Assembly rode off into the sunset and a new
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar — Jan. 13, 2017
Site Staff
January 12, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 14, 2017: Mid-Illini WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Farmington. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. Jan. 20, 2017: Bureau Creek Gobblers NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton. For
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report — Jan. 13, 2017
Site Staff
January 12, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Crystal Lake: This is a private lake during the summer, but during the winter ice fishermen can
Program bolsters state’s turkey hunting ground
Tim Bunton
January 12, 2017
Illinois Recreational Access Program has added adult turkey hunting to its list of outdoor recreation activities on private land in Illinois
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — Jan. 13, 2017
Site Staff
January 12, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones cited a Sterling man during the firearms deer season for his firearm still being loaded after hours. CPO Posateri cited an Andover man for failing to check
Ice fishing tip: Catch more walleyes by ringing the dinner bell with call baits
Site Staff
January 11, 2017
Make contact with more hard-water walleyes via large, noisy baits to attract them.
