Ducks, geese may be facing food shortages
Site Staff
June 27, 2013
Illinois’ resident Canada goose breeding season was hit hard around the state by high water this spring.
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Bill protecting hunters’ privacy waiting for pen
Site Staff
June 27, 2013
Legislation that would make it criminal for anyone to use drones and other aerial devices to impede hunters and anglers in the state was waiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s approval as this issue of Illinois Outdoor
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – June 28th, 2013
Site Staff
June 27, 2013
Chain: The walleyes are really starting to turn on all over the chain. Jig and minnow combinations or spinner rigs with nightcrawlers are the best producers. Strong reports of good panfish have been coming in.
Public waterfowl blind drawings take into account FOID card delays
Site Staff
June 25, 2013
The June 28 issue of Illinois Outdoor News includes an article on the annual Public Waterfowl Blind drawings, which are set for July and August.
Hunters put deer on stage
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
As forecasted, DNR’s public deer meetings held around the state earlier this month informed, engaged and – in a few cases enraged – hunters and residents who attended.
Otter season more successful than expected
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
Illinois’s inaugural river otter trapping season went off better than expected.
Buffers aiding quail habitats
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
At about the same time a report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service warned that the bobwhite quail population is declining significantly, word from a national quail group raved that new practices are actually
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – June 14th, 2013
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
Chain: Walleye action is hot and heavy around current areas, bridges and shallows. They have been biting on minnows and nightcrawlers in afternoon. Bass and bluegills are either on their beds or getting there. Muskies
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – June 14th, 2013
Site Staff
June 13, 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.
