
Expedited survey a tool in deer changes
Roughly 42 percent of Illinois deer hunters would like to see a one-buck limit, while well over half favor a two-buck limit during the regular Illinois deer seasons.

Roughly 42 percent of Illinois deer hunters would like to see a one-buck limit, while well over half favor a two-buck limit during the regular Illinois deer seasons.

The way many waterfowl fans see it, mallards have nothing on the suddenly star-studded blue-winged teal.

Call it a cautionary tale. Call it fairy tale. A fish story?
Chain: The best bite has been early morning. The bass have moved up into the heavy weeds and are very active attacking scum frogs and other weedless baits. Work the pockets in the weed growth
Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish are the best bet. Anglers are taking fish on leeches, cut bait and minnows. Crappies are still being caught in 10-12 feet of water around cover. Minnows and jigs both effective.
Bloomington: Bass fair along weed edges on plastics, spinners, and crankbaits with some on topwater late in the day. Bluegills fair but small on waxies and crickets near weed edges, docks, and sea walls. Channel
Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 9: River Prairie WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Epic Building. For more info call Dan Martin, 309-579-3169. Aug. 14: Des Plaines River Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Prairie Bluff Golf Club. For more info
Region I A CPO arrested three subjects for illegally taking five undersized bass on the Mississippi River and at Lake George. A District 1 CPO was notified by the local sheriff’s department of children floating

Gov. Pat Quinn signed Houyse Bill 4329, effectively lowering the cost of a hunting or fishing license for Illinois residents 75 and over to $1. Residents age 65 or older pay $7.25 for resident fishing
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