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In the days before archery deer season opened, a number of hunters around the state were heard contemplating what they might find in the woods once Oct. 1 finally arrived.

In the days before archery deer season opened, a number of hunters around the state were heard contemplating what they might find in the woods once Oct. 1 finally arrived.
Powerton Smallmouth fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some smallmouths being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish but not very big. Asian carp are showing up in increased numbers in the intake canal and
Illinois River The walleye and sauger bite has slowed down. Pulling three-way rigs allows you to cover a variety of water and will help key in on their locations. Work the flats created on the
Region I A fisherman reported seeing the roof of a submerged vehicle in Mississippi River Pool 16 in the Rock Island City area (Sylvan Slough). A CPO teamed up with the Living Lands and Waters
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 5-6: Illinois Trappers Assoc. Banquet, Logan City Fairgrounds. For more info call Neal Graves, 309-989-7616. Oct. 6: Jersey County DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Jerseyville American Legion Hall. For more info call Denny Ward,
I don’t want to jump the gun, as most know I am a die-hard open water fan, but the ice fishing season is soon upon us and it is certainly a good time to start
Approximately 42,000 people came to the John A. Logan College campus in Carterville on Sept. 22-23 to enjoy Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days, and I’m glad to say that a large percentage of them
It’s been 16 years since I drove to Pike County on a crisp Saturday morning in October and took part in one of DNR’s Youth Deer Hunts. I’d like to say I was participating as
As I write this, there are nine days and counting until archery season opens. Like they seem to every year, August and September have dragged on while we dream of fall winds that will send
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