Choosing which strain of muskie produces the biggest and healthiest fish in Illinois waters was not the only purpose of a 10-year study labeled “Project Green Gene.”
DNR didn’t have to look far to fill its top waterfowl biologist position, which went vacant in May after migratory birds program manager Ray Marshalla retired along with several others in the wildlife division.
Lake Michigan With the warmer weather in late January and the south winds, the south end of the lake lost its ice and the launches were accessible. A cold snap since then may have changed
Lake of Egypt A few channel cats being caught on shad and shrimp. Crappies good on minnows and jigs. Bluegills being caught on waxworms near structure and in shallows. Bass slow, but a few caught
Dawson Lake Bluegills are fair to good on waxworms. Catfish are hitting waxworms in 8-12 foot of water. Crappies are fair in 8-12 feet of water. Clinton Lake Crappies good on minnows, white jigs and
Fox River Smallmouths are slow, but if you can find a warm-water discharge, you are likely to find some good fish in the area. Live bait this time of year is a key advantage. With
Region I A District 1 CPO received a complaint of a dog killed in an illegal conibear trap. The untagged trap was set less than 100 yards from an inhabited dwelling and on grounds without
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 9: Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lavender Crest Winery. For more info call Cindy Jackson, 309-714-9525. Feb. 9: Prairieland Longbeards of Decatur NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Macon Co. Fairgrounds. For more
Hunters killed 1,330 turkeys during the 2012-13 archery and shotgun seasons.
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