Ready or not, crossbow hunting is on deck
Site Staff
November 29, 2012
What becomes of the state’s new crossbow season is anybody’s guess. But right now, all focus remains on the 2012 calendar.
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Illinois deer hunter: ‘Why wouldn’t an elk be here?
Site Staff
November 29, 2012
With wolves and cougars confirmed inside Illinois’ borders, Ron Mulholland said he thought it was possible the trio of what appeared to be elk that showed up while he was bowhunting for deer were wild.
Short days, long nights offer fishing opportunities
Site Staff
November 28, 2012
Is December really upon us? It seems just like yesterday that the leaves still had green in them and the days were long and the nights were short. This total transformation just seems to have
DNR "Sustainability Bill" passes Senate; DNR gives reaction
Site Staff
November 28, 2012
The Illinois Senate today passed Senate Bill 1566. The legislation, also known as the DNR “Sustainability Bill,” increases license plate renewal fees by $2.
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Site Staff
November 23, 2012
Fruit cakes stink and white socks are a bore, so don’t even think about giving either of those items to your loved ones as a Christmas gift: NO ONE WANTS THEM!
Gun hunters have solid first weekend
Site Staff
November 21, 2012
Although the number of deer taken during the first weekend of gun season far eclipsed last year’s total, few of those taken during the hunt were considered “trophy” bucks. Which suggests Illinois hunters are less-picky
Central Illinois Fishing Report – November 16th, 2012
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Powerton Crappies are biting hard on minnows. Fishing for smallmouths is fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some smallmouths are being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish are being caught, but not very big.
Illinois Calendar of Events – November 16th, 2012
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 1, 2013: Rock Island, Henry County PF Banquet, 6 p.m. Milan Community Center, Milan. For more info call Bill Martin, 309-787-0340. Feb. 2, 2013: Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Springfield. For
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – November 16th, 2012
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Region I A CPO in Winnebago County responded to a “sick deer” complaint. The deer was recovered, the brain stem and tonsils removed for CWD testing, then properly disposed. A District 7 CPO was investigating
