Deer fare well amidst heat wave but fish face struggle
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
News-reading deer hunters who were educated about epizootic hemorrhagic disease in 2007 certainly have good reason for concern in 2012.
Illinois
Illinois’ deer hunters, farmers enjoy beneficial relationship
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Although relatively few farmers in Illinois hunt deer, it’s fair to argue they play the most important role in controlling the state’s herd.
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 13th, 2012
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Chain The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee and Marie in the early morning or late evening. Jig and minnows or jig and leaches have done
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 13th, 2012
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Devils’ Kitchen Bass slowing in heat. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs. Bluegills hitting crickets in shallows. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish action is still steady. Cut bait, nightcrawlers and leeches are all producing good catches.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 13th, 2012
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Banner Marsh Bass good on spinnerbaits. Bluegills fair on crickets and worms. Crappies good on minnows or jigs. A few catfish being taken on stinkbaits. Powerton Bluegills biting on worms. Smallmouths good near points and
Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – July 13th, 2012
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Ohio River At Smithland Pool, the river is slightly above pool, but the creeks and rivers are clear. Catfish action is still steady on cut bait, nightcrawlers and stinkbaits. Bluegills are fair in the creeks
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – July 13th, 2012
Site Staff
July 12, 2012
Region I A District 1 CPO responded to a boat accident that occurred just up river from the Arduini Boat Ramp in Rock Falls on the Rock River. A Sterling woman was heading up stream
In fact, there will be a drawing for public waterfowl sites
Site Staff
July 11, 2012
If it seems things have been a little quiet about the annual public waterfowl blind drawings, that’s because DNR has not made the kind of public announcement it typically does. By the way, the dates
Food plot surviving the drought
Site Staff
July 1, 2012
This spring, I made up my mind that no matter how many late nights I had to endure in the name of research, I was going to plant a food plot. One of my mottos
