Upper Mississippi River guides, commercial users to see new rules, additional fees
Associated Press
March 20, 2018
The rules apply to more than 260 miles of the river between Wabasha, Minn., and Rock Island, Ill.
Illinois
McTaggart to replace Bluett as DNR furbearer manager
Ralph Loos
March 19, 2018
Stan McTaggart, who has spent more than four years managing upland game as the DNR‘s agriculture and grassland wildlife program manager, is replacing Bob Bluett as the agency’s wildlife diversity program manager. Among other things,
As peak spring migration looms, ‘Seek’ new nature game apps and tools
Sharon Stiteler
March 19, 2018
Clever new apps pique interest in the out-of-doors via smartphones for kids and adults alike.
Pondering fishing’s grand questions between ice and open-water seasons
Site Staff
March 16, 2018
Considering piscatorial uncertainties like … Can walleyes and other species learn? What are the most common angling mistakes? And what is “fishing history”?
Quick ticket to more turkey kills: buy better decoys
Tony Peterson
March 15, 2018
Boost your gobbler-hunting odds this spring by splurging on a quality fake wild turkey decoy.
Illinois city eyes $20 million federal grant to restore bay, fish habitats
Associated Press
March 13, 2018
QUINCY, Ill. — A western Illinois city is asking for a $20 million federal grant to restore its natural fish habitats. The Quincy Herald-Whig reports the city of Quincy is asking Washington to pay for
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 9, 2018
Site Staff
March 8, 2018
Lake Michigan: The weather has not been very conducive to getting out on the lake, but there can be some great action. The browns and cohos are starting to get active on the lakefront from
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 9, 2018
Site Staff
March 8, 2018
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis An Andover man, who used his wife’s landowner deer permits to fulfill the deer he killed, appeared in court and pled guilty to the unlawful taking of a deer.
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – March 9, 2018
Site Staff
March 8, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers March 10: Highball DU Banquet, 4 p.m., Crystal Ballroom, Staunton. For more info call Dianne, 217, 999-3006. March 11: Quad County Hawg Hunters Muskies Inc Fundraiser, 9 a.m., Plano American Legion, Plano. For more
