Another great winter for northern owls?
Site Staff
October 23, 2015
Brace yourselves: Are multiple species of northern owls irrupting into the United States… again?
Illinois
Lake Michigan downfall?
Cory Yarmuth
October 22, 2015
I wish I could say that I had a superior season on Lake Michigan this year, however this would certainly be far from the truth. Dismal would be a much better word to describe this
Hunters, CO free bucks with tangled headgear [Video]
Site Staff
October 21, 2015
Pheasant hunter and Babbitt Police Chief Chad Loewen annually heads south to hunt pheasants with his family, but this year that hunt turned into a rescue mission when two big bucks were found alive, with
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – October 16th, 2015
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
Chain: With the cooler days, the bite has moved to a midday time frame. There have been some reports of stained water in most of the lower lakes. Water clarity is poor, and this is
Bowhunters jump out with solid start
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
The opening week of bow season was nearly identical to 2014, both in hunter mood and harvest.
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – October 16th, 2015
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
Carlyle Lake: Crappie action is good below the dam. White bass are biting well below the spillway. Channel cats are good on the lake for anglers drifting or jug fishing with cut bait or leeches.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – October 16th, 2015
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
Lake Bloomington: Bass fishing is best on jigs, chatterbaits, and soft plastics off points with timber and along the weeds in the evenings. Catfish are fair on dipbaits and crawlers. Anglers are catching crappies up
Illinois Rivers Fishing Report – October 16th, 2015
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
Illinois River: The walleye and sauger bite has dropped off with the recent weather changes. This shut the bite down and fish are harder to find. Anglers who are catching fish are finding them here
Illinois Calendar of Events – October 16th, 2015
Site Staff
October 15, 2015
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 17: Southern Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church, Red Bud. For more info call Dusty Kolweier, 618-520-9592. Oct. 24: Area 51 WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., City of Macon community Center,
