Turkey hunters edge closer to record
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Will turkey hunters break the state record this spring?
Illinois
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – May 13th, 2016
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Posateri interviewed a Davenport, Iowa, man for a residency violation. The man held a valid driver’s license in both Illinois and Iowa (which could be a Class 4
Illinois Calendar of Events – May 13th, 2016
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Banquets/Fundraisers May 14: Schuyler County NWTF Banquet, Old Rushville Homestead Barn, Rushville. For more info call Scott Paisley, 217-242-7140. July 30: Kaskaskia Valley Son’s O Bucks WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club, Mascoutah. For
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – May 13th, 2016
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Shabbona: Look for crappies over the fish cribs and brush piles along the campground shoreline. Begin your search by setting your presentation half way down the water column. Best presentations include Mini-Mites and minnows. Bass
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – May 13th, 2016
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Devils’ Kitchen: Bluegills are spawning and are being caught in good numbers on wax worms and crickets. Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies still are spawning and can be caught over shallow cover on minnows or jigs.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – May 13th, 2016
Site Staff
May 12, 2016
Lake Taylorville: Crappie bite picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Banner Marsh: Crappies biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake: Bass good. Some white bass were also reported. Catfish good. Spring Lake:
Jigs and three-way rigs for spring river walleyes
Site Staff
April 9, 2016
The hot, ice-out bite for walleyes and saugers on the region’s rivers can deliver all-day jigging action
Take Dead Aim: Optic options for your gobbler gun
Staff Report
March 18, 2016
It’s the perfect hunt on the perfect spring morning. The gobbler responds off the roost, and he’s coming. Your setup is ideal.
