Spring has me thinking of deer – and the food plots they love
Keri Butt
April 4, 2012
This unseasonably warm weather has me thinking one thing: deer. But, how do you get the deer? How do you keep the deer?
Illinois
Illinois' 2012 Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 7
Site Staff
April 3, 2012
The 2012 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today.
Illinois DNR restores public access on Vermilion River in LaSalle County
Site Staff
April 3, 2012
In the summer of 2009, a nearly three-mile section of the river was closed at the request of Buzzi Unicem USA while an agreement between the IDNR and the Pennsylvania-based cement company was crafted and
House passes state park fee bill
Site Staff
March 29, 2012
Entrance fees at state parks are one step closer to reality, though details on what the fees will be and the how the fees will be collected are sparse.
Illinois' 2012 Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 7
Site Staff
March 29, 2012
The 2012 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced.
P.A.S.T. trying to breathe life back into traditional archery
Site Staff
March 28, 2012
The P.A.S.T. is still alive at Pyramid State Park for 33 members of an elite club from Southern Illinois. The Pyramid Archery Society (Traditional) or P.A.S.T is a group of individuals from Washington, Perry, Jefferson,
Lakes and rivers showing life as spring weather hits state – Southern Region Report
Site Staff
March 22, 2012
Lake of Egypt Crappies are biting in shallows on minnows and tipped jigs. Bass biting good on spinnerbaits and jigs or soft rubbers. A few catfish taking night crawlers and dough bait. Crab Orchard Lake
Lakes and rivers showing life as spring weather hits state – Central Region Report
Site Staff
March 22, 2012
Sangchris Lake Crappies have been biting good near the dam on minnows and jigs. Bass picking up. A few catfish caught on night crawlers and cheese. Lake Bloomington Crappies were fair around shallow brush on
Illinois Cuffs and Collars – March 23rd, 2012
Site Staff
March 22, 2012
Region I A CPO arrested two men who ran down a Canada goose in a farm field using a golf cart while shooting and killing it with a loaded/un-cased pump shotgun. The CPO received a
