
Rare nest find creates stir in bird community
Chicago – A small bird about the size of a sparrow has caused a major commotion in the state’s wildlife community. The first piping plover nest found in Illinois since 1979 was discovered earlier this

Chicago – A small bird about the size of a sparrow has caused a major commotion in the state’s wildlife community. The first piping plover nest found in Illinois since 1979 was discovered earlier this
Illinois River: The sauger bite is slow with fish being caught near the tailwaters of dams or on the flats vertical jigging jigs with minnows or pulling “three-way rigs.” The white bass are starting to
Springfield – Illinois is carefully monitoring chronic wasting disease as Wisconsin wildlife officials say that cases of the disease there are increasing. Because of the proximity of their respective CWD “hot spots,” the two states
Chain: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth (chitownangler.com), for walleyes: Try spinner rigs and bottom bouncers with night crawlers near the weedlines. The panfish bite is very consistent. Small ice jigs tipped with spikes or

Springfield – Illinois’ fluctuating goose population will make the collective 2009-10 hunting seasons interesting, though hunters should have little trouble finding birds when the early Canada goose season opens statewide. That season, which runs Sept.
A change has been made to the popular opening day dove hunt at Lake Shelbyville, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today. To allow greater participation, a hunt open to all ages will take
DNR deer program manager Tom Micetich offered some news this week when he said seven counties will be dropped from the list of those offering late-winter hunts this coming season. Dropped are Lee, Jasper, Franklin,
Turkey hunters have until Aug. 24 to apply for the second lottery for fall shotgun permits. Hunters can apply online through DNR Direct or with an application form available through the DNR web site, http://dnr.state.il.us.
Crab Orchard Lake: A few anglers are still reporting catching crappies, although fish are running small. Most crappies are being located in water 10-15 feet deep. Minnows and jigs are equally effective. A few catfish
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