Hunters to talk deer at forums
Site Staff
April 18, 2013
As promised, hunters are going to get their say about the state’s deer herd
Illinois
Illinois Calendar of Events – April 19th, 2013
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April 18, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers May 3: Pin Oak Thundering Tom’s NWTF Banquet, American Legion Post #199. For more info call Keith Kane, 618-667-6408. May 4: Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources Banquet, 5 p.m., Julia’s Banquet Center, East Alton.
Water woes aside, captains focus on fishing
Site Staff
April 18, 2013
Low water and fish, not necessarily in that order, are at the top of the minds of the Lake Michigan charter boat fleet as the spring fishing season gets going.
A farmer fear: soybeans called ‘perfect deer food’
Site Staff
April 18, 2013
Want healthy, happy and hefty deer? Just ring dinner bells at local soybean fields.
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – April 19th, 2013
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April 18, 2013
Lake Michigan According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, there have been some reports of smelt being netted in Chicago harbors. While they are not the catches of yesteryear, there are some fish showing up. The
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – April 19th, 2013
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April 18, 2013
Crab Orchard Lake Crappie action has improved. Many fish have moved shallow and some nice fish have been caught. Minnows are the primary bait. Bluegill anglers are reporting good success around the rip rap and
DNR law enforcement seizes alligator in Bloomington house
Site Staff
April 16, 2013
A live alligator was found in a Bloomington home last week after CPOs were alerted to its presence.
Didn’t get your turkey in time for breakfast? Invite him to lunch.
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April 15, 2013
If you don’t have access to their route or they’re roosting right over the field that they strut in, it’s still far from hopeless. Avoid the temptation to head home early and, instead, exercise some
Public deer meetings set for June at five locations
Site Staff
April 9, 2013
In late February, DNR Director Marc Miller proposed holding public meetings around the state to allow hunters to voice their opinions on the state of the state’s deer herd. Miller made good on that promise
