Detecting subtle ice fishing panfish bites: beyond feel and sight
Site Staff
December 14, 2013
With today’s fishing technology, plus a few exclusive bluegill and walleye tricks, there’s no excuse for missing bites
Illinois
Bucket-list hunting trips for deer, pronghorn, or something more exotic
Site Staff
December 13, 2013
If you want to achieve your big-game hunting dreams, plan the destination now.
Miller promises evaluation of deer management after second firearms season falls flat
Ralph Loos
December 13, 2013
Shotgun hunters took 18,483 deer during the second weekend of firearms season
Central Illinois Fishing Report – December 13th, 2013
Site Staff
December 12, 2013
Lake Sara (Effingham): The crappie bite has been hot. The bait of choice is small jigs tipped with wax worms or spikes under floats. Skipping under the deeper docks or finding the submerged timber and
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – December 13th, 2013
Site Staff
December 12, 2013
Fox River: The water temps have dropped quite a bit. Some reports of walleyes showing up at the McHenry Dam as well as other key walleye areas throughout the river. Jig and minnows worked slowly
Hunters aim to muzzle gloom
Site Staff
December 12, 2013
A disappointing firearms season could lead to an increase in the number of permits sold for the upcoming muzzleloader-only deer hunt.
Push is on to improve turkey habitat, hunting
Site Staff
December 12, 2013
The National Wild Turkey Federation’s latest initiative, “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt,” will fund a slew of conservation projects in Illinois.
State’s Fish Fund battle takes an interesting turn
Ralph Editor
December 12, 2013
The ongoing effort to establish a dedicated fund that would protect the state’s fisheries program appears to have taken a nasty turn.
Illinois Cuffs and Collars – December 13th, 2013
Site Staff
December 12, 2013
Region I A prominent businessman from Dixon was hunting during the youth deer season with his juvenile son. The son was gifted a new ladder stand for his birthday a few weeks before the season.
