Illinois firearms hunters take 55,708 deer during first weekend
Ralph Loos
November 29, 2013
Rain, wind and snow are being blamed for a dramatic drop in harvest during the first weekend of the firearms deer season.
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Northern Illinois Fishing Reports – November 29th, 2013
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: The channels have been producing good catches of panfish on small tungsten jigs tipped single spikes. There are few reports on walleyes and bass as the launches are all frozen over
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – November 29th, 2013
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – November 29th, 2013
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Powerton Lake: Smallmouths are being caught on crankbaits and small jigs. Good currents are reported in the discharge area. Bandits and inline spinners also are working. Shabbona Lake: Bluegills and crappies are being caught over
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – November 29th, 2013
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River: The walleye bite is slow. Use minnow baits in the deeper holes and near bridge
Illinois Cuffs and Collars – November 29th, 201333
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Region I A District 1 CPO arrested a Whiteside County man and woman after a traffic stop was conducted on their vehicle on opening night of the Illinois furbearer hunting season. The occupants were observed
Illinois Calendar of Events – November 29th, 2013
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 18, 2014: Sauk Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Sterling. For more info call Derrick Lamb, 815-564-7361. Jan. 25, 2014: Illinois Wabash Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Robinson Community Center. For more
Meat of the Illinois deer season in sight
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
Opening day of the shotgun deer season went about as planned – a lot of shooting and more than a few big bucks taken, especially in the central and southern parts of the state.
State’s trappers have new spring in their step
Site Staff
November 28, 2013
The state’s new river otter trapping season has breathed new life into trapping, said John Wilson, the Freeport-based receiving agent for North American Fur Auctions.
