Powerton Lake: Channel catfish and blue catfish have been biting on baby shad and cut baits. Hybrid striped bass are being caught on minnows. Newton Lake: White bass biting is fair near the ash pond.
Southern Illinois: The census indicated there were 89,950 ducks in the region, well above the 10-year average of 70,733. Most of the ducks were mallards and gadwall, although there were also sizable populations of widgeon,
Banquets/Fundraisers March 7: Central Kane County DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Riverside Receptions, Geneva. For more info call John Sachtleben, 847-214-1841. March 8: River Bottom Stump Sitters WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Flora Eagles. For more info
Region I A District 7 CPO conducted a taxidermy inspection in Stark County. The man possessed numerous taxidermy mounts that he accumulated while working at an exotic animal ranch in Texas. He learned to do
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.
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
Turns out, there were two fish caught in 2013 that broke an Illinois state hook and line record.
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
New legislation currently sitting in the Rules Committee would limit the power of DNR Conservation Police Officers and place restrictions on them that are more similar to other law enforcement officers in the state.
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