Lake Michigan’s salmon stocking providing hope
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Although clouds remain on the horizon, Lake Michigan anglers can be optimistic as the 2013 open water season kicks off.
Illinois
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – April 5th, 2013
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Crab Orchard Lake Anglers were catching some crappies, but rains and heavy winds have slowed fishing considerably. Most crappies are still holding over deeper cover on minnows and jigs. Some anglers were also taking some
Central Illinois Fishing Report – April 5th, 2013
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Sangchris Lake Bass are fair on spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. Catfish are slow. Crappies are fair on jigs fairly shallow along rocks near dam. Lake Bloomington Crappies were fair around shallow brush on jigs. Bass and
Illinois Fishing Reports for Rivers – April 5th, 2013
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Fox River The smallmouth action is heating up. Fishing live minnows with a small hook and a few split shot in the current can really produce some nice fish. Walleyes are on the move and
Illinois Calendar of Events – April 5th, 2013
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Banquets/Fundraisers April 6: Trico, Steelville Scholastic Trap WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Steeleville American Legion. For more info call Greg Richelman, 618-318-3906. April 6: Lawrence County Longbeards NWTF Banquet, Lawrence County 4-H Building. For more info
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – April 5th, 2013
Site Staff
April 4, 2013
Region I After receiving a tip from a retired Conservation Police captain, District 1 CPOs arrested an Elmhurst man for collecting plants on state forest property. The man also had several bladed weapons, archery devices,
Food plotting, Step 3: Nourishing your deer herd begins with the soil
Site Staff
April 3, 2013
This is the third in a series of five tips on spring preparation of food plots. Preparing the soil bed could be the most important step, and includes lime application.
South zone turkey hunters should expect plenty of 'gobbling'
Site Staff
April 2, 2013
The spring turkey hunting season opens April 8 in the south zone and April 15 in the north zone. But the prelude to the seasons – the annual Youth Hunt – was help this past
DNR recognized by DU for investments in waterfowl habitat
Site Staff
April 1, 2013
DNR is one of four states honored by Ducks Unlimited after total contributions by the Illinois agency reached $10 million.
