High school championship field reaches 57
Site Staff
May 3, 2012
If there’s an opposite of the ballyhooed rain dance, Kurt Gibson may currently be doing such a jig on the shorelines of Carlyle Lake.
Illinois
New fishing show coming to Illinois in 2013
Site Staff
May 2, 2012
Be it the rough economy or a change in hunter and angler shopping habits, outdoor shows in the state have have experienced difficult times in recent years. Just to give a couple of examples: the
A new forage base In the Chain
Site Staff
May 2, 2012
As you may have heard, the Chain O’ Lakes has developed a large shad population as of late. This increasing forage base has changed the ecosystems in the lakes and will certainly affect the way
NRA Expo Displays Gun Industry Trends
Site Staff
April 24, 2012
The April 13-15 shooting industry expo at the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in St. Louis showed that many of the trends we’ve seen evolving over the last couple of years are still alive and
Having the "Conservation Conversation"
Site Staff
April 24, 2012
My 12-year-old daughter Jordyn has always been my animal lover. Unlike most of her friends who only a few years ago reveled in all things Hannah Montana, Jordyn’s hero was Bindi Irwin, daughter of the
Crappie, bluegill action warming up on both ends of state – Southern Report
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
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.
Crappie, bluegill action warming up on both ends of state – Central Illinois Report
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Banner Marsh Crappies are biting on minnows. Bass hitting chatterbaits and spinnerbaits. Devils’ Kitchen Bass excellent on crankbaits and spinners. Bluegills good on worms. Newton Lake Bass good. Some white bass were also reported prior
Crappie, bluegill action warming up on both ends of state Rivers Reports
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Illinois River The sauger bite is on fire. There are several reports of limits being caught as well as double-digit fish days. Jigging the flats and pulling three-way rigs has started to put some fish
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – April 20th, 2012
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Region I While on patrol, a CPO received a complaint of a subject standing in a creek with steel posts. Following up on the complaint, the CPO arrested the subject for an illegal trap set
