Forget the American robin, which increasingly winters in more northerly climes. From herons to amorous hawks, this bird activity means winter is in its final throes.
More and more people look for shed deer antlers every year.
Lake Michigan: The harbors are all ice covered, and there have been reports of keeper perch being caught. There is a lot of sorting being done, but if you stick at it you will find
Lake of Egypt: Crappies are biting in shallows on minnows and tipped jigs. Bass biting good on spinnerbaits and jigs or soft rubbers. A few catfish are taking nightcrawlers and dough bait. Crab Orchard Lake:
Sangchris Lake: Crappies have been biting good near the dam. Bass picking up, with a report of several being caught on spinners and crankbaits. Lake Bloomington: Crappies were fair around shallow brush on jigs and
Rock River (Oregon): Walleyes are good. Minnows are best, and the top jig colors have been chartreuse, white and hot pink. Catfish are biting on chicken livers and nightcrawlers. Illinois River: There have been few
Region I – Captain Laura Petreikis Hunting from the roadway while under the influence of alcohol is the call that CPO Beltran was dispatched to when he arrived in northern Ogle County to discover a
DNR stands to lose $6 million under Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget proposal – a cut that could cause the agency to consider pulling back on some programs.
Banquets/Fundraisers March 6: Central Kane County DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Fisherman’s Inn, Elburn. For more info call John Sachtleben, 847-214-1841. March 6: Lincoln Trail NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Sam’s Steakhouse, Marshall. For more info call
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