Sugarhouse Maple Wild Game Jerky
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May 2, 2014
Making wild game jerky is another great option for maximizing your valuable wild game harvest.
Illinois
Fisherman's least favorite bird in Pennsylvania – the great blue heron
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May 1, 2014
The great blue heron is a major predator of trout and, by far, the writer’s least favorite bird.
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- May 2nd, 2014
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May 1, 2014
Lake Michigan: There have been reports of smelt being netted from Waukegan down into the Chicago harbors. While there are not the catches of yesteryear, there are some respectable numbers showing up. The coho action
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – May 2nd, 2014
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May 1, 2014
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie action had been good. Crappies are still scattered at various depths and are being caught on minnows and jigs. Catfish anglers are reporting good success on nightcrawlers and cut bait. Some
Illinois River Fishing Report – May 2nd, 2014
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May 1, 2014
Illinois River: The sauger and walleye bite has been really good slow. Fish are being caught vertical jigging jigs with minnows or using a floater jig and lindy rigging minnows have been doing well. Pulling
Illinois Calendar of Events – May 2nd, 2014
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May 1, 2014
Banquets/Fundraisers May 17: Heart of Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Avanti’s Dome. For more info call Bill David, 309-389-3021. May 18: Sandwich Sportsmans Club Banquet, 8 a.m., at the Club. For more info call Grant
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – May 2nd, 2014
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May 1, 2014
Region I A District 1 CPO conducted an investigation into the use of a crossbow to harvest a deer prior to the time when it was legal to do so. It was determined the subject
Turkey hunters look to rebound
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May 1, 2014
Turkey hunters had mixed success in the opening weeks of the spring season, but even hunters who failed to record a harvest reported seeing plenty of birds.
Study: Time in boat endangers nests of bass
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May 1, 2014
Bass anglers in the state have embraced catch-and-release fishing over the past two decades, a commitment to conservation that can also pay off with future catches of bigger fish.
