Follow the forage: the sunfish and crappies of March
Site Staff
March 8, 2014
Bluegills and crappies are moving to the shallows. Play your cards right, and you’ll own the bite
Illinois
Gobbler shells: Wild turkey seasons begin soon across the country
Site Staff
March 7, 2014
Thinking Turkey: Take a look at the latest gobbler loads before you rise and shine this turkey season.
Cardinals, chickadees, and red-tails staking out spring territory
Site Staff
March 7, 2014
It’s sub-zero weather yet that cardinal is singing up a storm. What gives?
Illinois DNR postpones ATV stamp requirement
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
DNR announced today that it is pushing back implementation of the ATV stamp, officially known as the Illinois Off-Highway Vehicle Usage Stamp.
Whitetail group: It’s DNR’s ball
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
A lawmaker has filed legislation to alter the state’s firearms season, while a newly formed group has offered DNR a multi-pronged plan to re-build the state’s deer herd.
Letter from WTU expresses concern over herd
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
The president of the national Whitetails Unlimited chapter sent a letter to DNR Director Marc Miller last month urging a change in deer management strategies and warning Miller that unrest among Illinois sportsmen is unhealthy
Northern Illinois Fishing Report- March 7th, 2014
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
Lake Michigan: Reports of perch from Navy Pier are sparse. Smaller fish are around with some big ones mixed in. Double rigs with minnows or shrimp are effective. Some larger fish are being caught on
Book it: New state record fish pulled from the Rock
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
Turns out, there were two fish caught in 2013 that broke an Illinois state hook and line record.
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – March 7th, 2014
Site Staff
March 6, 2014
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappie fishing is fair on minnows. Bass action has picked up, but still slow near shorelines. Bluegills are being caught on worms. Baldwin Lake: Warm-water areas good for catfish, though those being
