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Illinois Cuffs & Collars – August 9th, 2013

Region I A District 1 CPO was conducting fishing license compliance checks on Department Lands when she observed three women fishing near a boat launch.When the CPO approached and asked if they had caught anything

Illinois Calendar of Events – August 9th, 2013

Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 9: Windy City NWTF Banquet, Erie Street Cafe’, Chicago. For more info call Matthew Dunn, 773-294-6851. Aug. 10: Brown Co. Boss Gobblers NWTF Banquet, Knights of columbus Hall, Sterling. For more info call

Shooting complex has new executive director

DNR’s ongoing effort to utilize the World Shooting Recreation Complex as a productive asset was ratcheted up a notch when it recently hired a local businessman to oversee day-to-day operations.

Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013

Chain: Bluegills good in shallow water. Crappies good on minnows and light jigs around piers in channels. Northern pike hitting spinnerbaits and spoons. Catfish are biting nightcrawlers or fatheads. Muskies are very good, hitting on

Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013

Devils’ Kitchen: Trout action is good in the dam area. Anglers are catching fish on pinches of nightcrawlers. Bass action has been good around shallow cover. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action is excellent. Fish are

Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 26th, 2013

Lake Taylorville: Crappie bite is picking up on minnows. Bass slow. Water conditions are murky. Banner Marsh: Crappies biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Newton Lake: Bass good, but weather has changed situation.

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