
Hunters should be motivated to ‘Stand Out’ in deer woods
The yearly removal of deer gear from the woods can be hard work, but mixing business with a little post-season pleasure can get you moving

The yearly removal of deer gear from the woods can be hard work, but mixing business with a little post-season pleasure can get you moving

Hunters planning food plots for deer this spring should start by having their soil tested.
Lake Michigan According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, with the recent warm weather and heavy rains, the ice conditions should be checked carefully before venturing out. There have been very few reports of trout being
Crab Orchard Lake Bluegills are being caught on worms. Crappies fair on minnows. Bass action has picked up on the west side, but still slow near shorelines. Baldwin Lake Bluegills getting better on worms. Warm-water
Powerton Lake Channel catfish and blue catfish have been biting on baby shad and cut baits. Hybrid striped bass are being caught on minnows. Anglers are not having much luck with white bass or stripers.
Fox River During the winter months, the fishing really tends to slow down on the river, however, there are still some good opportunities for quality fish. For smallmouths, now is the time to look for
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 22: Embarras NWTF Banquet, Charleston Moose Lodge. For more info call Rj Alier, 217-259-2143. Feb. 23: Lake County PF Banquet, 4 p.m., Moose Lodge, Antioch. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958. Feb.
Region I A District CPO received a complaint of a subject hunting too close to a dwelling. The subjects were told by the complainant prior to the season that their treestand needed to be 300

DNR will hold a series of public meetings in coming months to allow hunters their say on the future of the state’s deer herd.
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