Genius at conservation, identifying plants in southern Illinois, will be missed
Site Staff
June 12, 2013
A legend in the fauna of Illinois passed away last month
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Deer herd health begins with fawn recruitment
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June 10, 2013
The summer months are important for the deer herd, as fawns born in the spring begin to grow and develop.
Illinois Calendar of Events – May 31st, 2013
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May 30, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers June 8: Kaskaskia Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Sullivan American Legion. For more info call Lee Lester, 217-620-8542. June 22: Okaw Valley Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Moose Lodge, Vandalia. For more info call John Lay, 618-267-0887. July
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – May 31st, 2013
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May 30, 2013
Region I A CPOT cited two individuals from Putnam County who falsified records on the harvest of an 8-point buck in early November 2012. A CPO in Henderson County responded to a report of a
Turkey numbers tumble
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May 30, 2013
A quick start and woods full of birds allowed optimists to suggest that 2013 could be a record year for spring turkey hunters.
Hundreds of muskies rescued at prime lakes
Site Staff
May 30, 2013
A premier muskie fishing destination avoided a potential hit to its sport fish population this month when 92 muskies that could have been lost to inhospitable creek conditions were returned to their home in Shabbona
Farm Bill progress is a ‘step in right direction’
Site Staff
May 30, 2013
Progress, albeit largely retracing some of the past’s footsteps, was made this month regarding the nation’s farm bill – that inclusive piece of federal legislation that largely dictates how private-lands
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – May 31st, 2013
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May 30, 2013
Lake Michigan On the south end, it seems that the fish have moved out a bit, but there is still a respectable coho bite on. Your standard Thin-Fins as well as dodger/fly combos are doing
Central Illinois Fishing Report – May 31st, 2013
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May 30, 2013
Newton Lake Bass fishing is good. Crappies are fair on minnows. Catfish good on liver and stinkbaits. Spring Lake Bluegills are biting along the rocks on both ends. Channel catfish are good. Nightcrawlers are working
