Illinois
Popular fishing lakes to be hit hard by fed’s cuts
Shelbyville, Ill. – Budget cuts will take a bite out of services at some of Illinois’ most popular fishing lakes this summer. Rend Lake, Lake Shelbyville and Carlyle Lake each will be hit by cutbacks
Plan would move Natural History Survey from DNR
Springfield – DNR field staff have been told not to publicly discuss Gov. Blagojevich’s 2009 budget proposals, which call for greater reliance on dollars from the sale of permits and licenses. The proposed $223.3 million
South
Crab Orchard Lake: Anglers are reporting that crappies are being found at depths ranging from about 6 to 10 feet. Most are in heavy cover near points. The best baits have been minnows and jigs.
Central
Lake Decatur: Crappies are being caught on minnows. Bluegill fishing has been slow, and a few being caught on worms. Catfish have been very slow on worms and stinkbaits. Mike’s Tackle World: Decatur (217) 423-0730
Waterfowl groups OK with duck stamp hike
Springfield – The cost of a duck stamp could rise from $15 to $25 under the 2009 federal budget proposed in Washington. The increase, which has support from conservation groups such as Delta Waterfowl, and
Banquets/Fundraisers
Feb. 23: Illinois Deer Camp, Banquet, Double Tree Inn. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-389-4988. Feb. 23: Macon County DU Chili supper, Macon County Fair Grounds. For more info call Brian Nicholson, 217-454-2000. Feb.
North
Fox Chain O’ Lakes: Triangle reports varied species being taken on a regular basis. Bluegill remain the best bite, including some good ones, on waxworms; start looking in 8 feet on Channel, Catherine and Marie.
