Short days, long nights offer fishing opportunities
Is December really upon us? It seems just like yesterday that the leaves still had green in them and the days were long and the nights were short. This total transformation just seems to have
Is December really upon us? It seems just like yesterday that the leaves still had green in them and the days were long and the nights were short. This total transformation just seems to have

The Illinois Senate today passed Senate Bill 1566. The legislation, also known as the DNR “Sustainability Bill,” increases license plate renewal fees by $2.

Fruit cakes stink and white socks are a bore, so don’t even think about giving either of those items to your loved ones as a Christmas gift: NO ONE WANTS THEM!
Although the number of deer taken during the first weekend of gun season far eclipsed last year’s total, few of those taken during the hunt were considered “trophy” bucks. Which suggests Illinois hunters are less-picky

Shotgunners are hoping to catch some of the same magic bowhunters have found when the three-day firearms season opens Nov. 16.

Closing state parks, cutting programs and services and even eliminating DNR

Is it a sign that the state’s effort to trim the deer herd is working?
Crab Orchard Lake Crappie action is improving. Fish are being found at varying depths, depending on cover. Minnows and jigs seem to be equally effective. Catfish action has slowed somewhat. Bluegills have slowed, although some
Chain The fish are starting to put the fall feed on. The bass will begin to feed with the dropping water temps. The fish are relating to any of the green weeds or wood and
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