
We are fishermen – not the same as fish experts
I am sure that everyone is aware that legally you can only use fish for bait that are caught in the same body of water where you are fishing. That goes for panfish and game

I am sure that everyone is aware that legally you can only use fish for bait that are caught in the same body of water where you are fishing. That goes for panfish and game

The day dawned with perfect southern Illinois weather when retriever enthusiasts from across the Midwest and South arrived at Peabody River State Fish and Wildlife Area in New Athens for the unique Retrievers Unlimited, HRC

People who know more about sport-angling than me believe forward-facing sonar fish-finders have changed the game. They’re asking whether fisheries can withstand the legions of smarter, more efficient anglers mastering these devices.

The murmurs have been building for several years among guides and seasoned anglers who have observed a rapid acceleration in the technological arms race of sport-angling.
So-called “game-changing” gadgets have swept fishing before, from

Trey McKinney, an 18-year-old from Marion, is so close to achieving his dream of qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite circuit.
If McKinney moves up to the Elite series, he will be one of the

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

DNR has set June 16-19 as Illinois Free Fishing Days, which will coincide with Father’s Day weekend.
During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon
A mix of outdoor-related stories from across Illinois published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

As most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and contentment for the rest of
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