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Carp closer to Lake Michigan than feared

Chicago – In the wake of a lawsuit filed against Illinois by a handful of Great Lakes states over Asian carp, federal officials said they found evidence the fish is closer to Lake Michigan than

Southern Illinois hosts Celebrity Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Percy, Ill. – It was billed as a weekend for young hunters – _ with a bonus. On Dec. 19, outdoor celebrities, including DNR Director Marc Miller, five-time World Goose Calling Champion Tim Grounds, along

Winter fishing opens with typical cold temps

Carlyle, Ill. – Winter fishing in Illinois continues to be a “north and south” issue. Northern anglers have spent recent days hunting for adequate ice to drill through, while southerners have been stuck with cold

Ice remains unstable, open waters feature walleye bites

North Fox Chain O’ Lakes: The channels and the main lakes have frozen over and the panfish action is moderate, channels like “Nielsen’s” or the “T” channel. The ice is ranging from 3-5 inches, however

States sue Ill. over carp fear

Chicago – Illinois is being sued by three – and possibly four – other midwestern states over Asian carp and that fish’s threat to the Great Lakes. A fourth state may join the suit and

Illinois candidates offer replies to gun questions

The Associated Press Editor Springfield – The Associated Press recently asked candidates for Illinois governor questions about gun-control legislation. Two of the questions, including one on the controversial concealed-carry laws, are listed below, along with

Ice formed in north and central bringing out panfishermen

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and sporting goods stores. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth (www.chitownangler.com), the harbors are starting to get some

Muzzleloaders see harvest spike

Springfield – Muzzleloader hunters had their third best weekend in history, taking 4,697 deer during Dec. 11-13. That’s a jump of nearly 400 deer from last year’s 4,310 and second only the 2006 record of

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