Bowhunters stay on even courses
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
With roughly two weeks left in the archery season for deer and turkeys, bowhunters across the state are poised to match harvest totals from 2011-12.
Illinois
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Fox Chain O’ Lakes There is ice on the channels and most of the main lakes. The ice is thin averaging about 3 inches in the channels but thinner in the main lake areas. Phone
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
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 Illinois Fishing Report – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Powerton Lake Smallmouths are being caught on crankbaits and small jigs. Good currents are reported in the discharge area. Bandits and inline spinners also are working. Shabbona Lake Bluegills and crappies are being caught over
Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Kankakee River Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River The walleye bite is slow. Use minnow baits in the deeper holes and near bridge
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Region I While conducting sport fishing enforcement, a CPO encountered two anglers along the Rock River in Rockton. One angler was carrying a large carp and the second angler was carrying a bucket. While speaking
Illinois Calendar of Events – January 11th, 2013
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19: Champaign Co. NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Champaign Urbana Elk, Savoy. For more info call Brad Houchens, 217-202-8312. Jan. 19: Sauk Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Sterling. For more info call
Sanders buck is largest 9-point
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
A full year after it was officially scored, the deer shot by Jason Sanders is still mistakenly referred to as “The World Record 8-point buck.”
Downstate pheasant hunt still a surprise to some hunters
Site Staff
January 10, 2013
Although no wild populations of the ring-necked pheasant exist in Illinois south of Interstate 70, downstate hunters have had an annual opportunity to pursue this elegant bird.
