Deer Season is Closing In
Site Staff
July 12, 2013
Archery deer season is less than three months away. A look back at the mishaps of last season, and big hopes for this season.
Illinois
Even Fawns Get Scolded
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Let’s put it this way; a mama doe does not “spare the rod.”
Fisheries eager for funds to swim in
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
The future is looking brighter for DNR on the heels of last fall’s passage of the Sustainability Bill, but the department is not out of the woods yet.
Illinois Calendar of Events – July 12th, 2013
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers July 13: Crawford County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Quail Creek Country, Robinson. For more info call Troy Pinkston, 618-553-8188. July 20: Dewitt County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Elks Lodge, Clinton. For more info call Steve Groves,
State gets three Farm Bill wildlife biologists
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
As Illinois prepares to lose sizable chunks of CRP acreage over the next year, one conservation group is reacting by literally putting more boots on the ground to help protect and grow quail and pheasant
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – July 12th, 2013
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Chain: The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee and Marie in the early morning or late evening. Jig and minnows or jig and leeches have done
Sportsmen anxious as gun bill tweaked
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Hunters and recreational shooters across the state grew more anxious as Gov. Pat Quinn swiftly changed concealed carry legislation to put limits on the number of firearms and ammunition that can be carried at any
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – July 12th, 2013
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Devils’ Kitchen: Bass slowing in heat. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs. Bluegills hitting crickets in shallows. Crab Orchard Lake: Catfish action is still steady. Cut bait, nightcrawlers and leeches are all producing good catches.
Central Illinois Fishing Report – July 12th, 2013
Site Staff
July 11, 2013
Banner Marsh: Bass good on spinnerbaits. Bluegills fair on crickets and worms. Crappies good on minnows or jigs. A few catfish being taken on stinkbaits. Powerton: Bluegills biting on worms. Smallmouths good near points and
