Early wake up call for April toms in Illinois
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
It didn’t take long for the state’s younger turkey hunting crowd to make its presence in the woods known.
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Carlyle bass in championship form for Illinois High School Association Bass Fishing State finals
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Bass good to excellent using crankbaits near the rocks.
Have your state record fish and release it, too
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
It wouldn’t be easy, but a conservation-minded Illinois fisherman inclined to release the state record he was lucky enough to land could potentially have his cake and eat it, too.
Illinois Calendar of Events – April 20th, 2012
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers April 20: Harvard Sportsman’s Club Banquet, 5-10 p.m. For more info call Ron Lino, 815-943-9847. April 21: Trico/Steeleville Scholastic Trap WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Steeleville American Legion. For more info call Greg Richelman, 618-318-3906.
Crappie, bluegill action warming up on both ends of state – Northern Illinois Report
Site Staff
April 19, 2012
Shabbona Crappies and bluegills are biting on waxworms and crappie minnows. Braidwood The lake is open and the shore fishermen are seeing quite a few catfish and bluegills. Fish are being caught on ice jigs
Illinois High School Students Prepare for 2012 IHSA Bass Fishing Tournament Series
Site Staff
April 17, 2012
Spring is here – and it is nearly time again for high school anglers in Illinois to take to the water for the annual Illinois High School Bass Fishing Tournament Series.
Illinois Youth Wild Turkey Season Harvest is a New Record
Site Staff
April 11, 2012
Young hunters in the Illinois youth wild turkey season harvested a preliminary record of 1,300 birds, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today.
This spring, do your part and take a kid fishing
Cory Yarmuth
April 9, 2012
The future of our sport and tradition lies within our youth. As sportsmen/women, we take for granted our “privileges” of being able to fish, hunt, and enjoy the outdoors. I don’t have to talk about
Expo Across the River Offers a Rare Opportunity
Jay Nehrkorn
April 9, 2012
As the days get longer and things green up, my mind always drifts to turkeys. This is the time of year that I get antsy for my first available day to chase the big birds;
