Illinois' CRP acres opened up for emergency grazing
Site Staff
July 26, 2012
Chunks of acreage in the Conservation Reserve Program are being opened up for Illinois farmers needing grazing pasture for their livestock
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Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
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July 26, 2012
Chain Most fish are slower because of the heat. Bluegills have been good in and around shallow shoreline piers or laydowns. Catfish are excellent on nightcrawlers or leeches. Walleye fishing remains good around bridge areas.
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
Site Staff
July 26, 2012
Devils’ Kitchen Bluegill action has picked up during the past week. However, anglers are reporting most fish are running small. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking good numbers of fish
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 27th, 2012
Site Staff
July 26, 2012
Banner Marsh Bass are fair on plastics, spinnerbaits or chatterbaits and fair at East Point Access. Bluegills are slow to fair and small on wax worms. Crappies are fair on minnows or jigs with many
Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – July 27th, 2012
Site Staff
July 26, 2012
Kankakee River River is low and wadeable. Waders and bank anglers are doing well for smallmouth and catfish. Carp anglers doing well. Ohio River At Smithland Pool, the river is at about normal pool and
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 27th, 2012
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July 26, 2012
Region I The District 6 sergeant and a CPO located four individuals bank fishing on the Vermilion River. Behind the fishermen were clearly posted “No Trespassing” signs. As the sergeant was watching, one of the
Illinois Calendar of Events – July 27th, 2012
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July 26, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers July 28: Shoal Creek DU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hillsboro IL Moose Lodge. For more info call Dick Elam, 217-710-0822. Aug. 3: Jasper County Wild Turkey, Banquet, Knights of Columbus, Newton. For more info
From tip to tip, state ready for some hunting
Site Staff
July 24, 2012
About once each month I take a drive that practically covers Illinois from head to toe — from Carbondale all the way up to Chicago, and then back. I handle business, see friends and keep
It's Time For Plastics
Site Staff
July 13, 2012
There are all different styles of fishing, and one of my favorites is fishing with plastics. Plastics offer an opportunity to fish cover that you might not be able to with any other baits. They
