A DNR survey of bowhunters in the state reveals that the number of bobcats spotted during archery deer hunts has boomed over the past decade.
The annual hickory nut cutting phase is on a normal schedule this year, having ramped up from a good start to a full-fledged frenzy around August 10
Crossbows are no longer in the crosshairs. Or so it seems on the one-year anniversary of the bill signing that opened hunting to anyone who wanted to give crossbows a try.
Can coyotes and deer co-habitate in Illinois? That’s a question that cannot be answered by a single research study or survey.
As it turns out, hooking and hoisting a catfish that challenges the 124-pound world record is actually the easy part.
Chain: The fishing has really picked up for all species. The best bite has been early morning. The bass have moved up into the slop and are very active attacking scum frogs and other weedless
Crab Orchard Lake: Crappies are steady. Fish are being found at depths beginning at about eight feet. Minnows and jigs are both effective. Bluegill are being caught in good numbers on wax worms and crickets.
Lake Shelbyville: Bass have been good in shallows and coves. Walleyes are good over newly covered rock and rip-rap. Crappies are spotty. Muskies are being caught in deeper waters. Evergreen Lake: Crappie limits are still
Illinois River: The river is running at good levels. The walleye and sauger bite has really slowed down. Pulling three-way rigs allows you to cover a variety of water and will help key in on
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