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Urban Fishing Program survives budget knives

Springfield – Despite budget concerns that could have sunk one of its more popular programs,_DNR will again be offering its Urban Fishing Program. Included are free fishing clinics at more than 30 locations throughout the

‘Odd’ crappies in state have cover blown

Shelbyville, Ill. — Questions about mysterious crappies in a handful of Illinois lakes began swirling in March. “Actually, a few guys caught some in the fall over at Clinton and down at Sangchris,” said Ted

Deer competition coming to Illinois, new group claims

There’s no indication where they will be, but a new professional “deer tour” will include Illinois, according to a statement by a group called “The American Whitetail Authority.” AWA announced last week the creation of

Free Fishing Days on the horizon

A reminder for those looking for something free from the state: The 2010 Illinois Free Fishing Days are scheduled for June 11-14, which means anyone may fish without the need to have a sport fishing

DNR investigates fish kill caused by chemical

South Elgin, Ill. – DNR biologists and state environmental officials spent several days this month looking at a case of illegal dumping of an acid-based chemical that caused a fish kill in parts of the

Lake Michigan chinook may be finding balance

Chicago – For Lake Mich-igan chinook, there is good news to be found in numbers big and small. Although the 2009 annual lake survey showed the alewife population – those are popular forage fish for

Shooting/Archery

July 25, Sept. 26:Menard Archers, Archery Shoots, 7 a.m., at the Range. For more info call John Castro, 217-632-3679. July 22-25:_Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous, Denton Hill Ski Area, Potter Co., PA. www.archeryfestivals.com for more info.

Swing and a miss: plenty of fish, but no Asian carp

Chicago, Ill. — There were lots of fish – 40 different species in all – but not a single Asian carp. The state’s most expensive fishing trip ended a few days ago, a poisoning operation

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