Illinois
Non-resident archers won’t get second permit
According to reports out of Springfield, DNR has changed its mind about a proposal to allow non-resident archery hunters to purchase a second combination archery deer permit. DNR, however, still wants to allow non-resident hunters
Another $78.5 million to be spent on carp: too little too late?
Locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways may be opened less frequently than usual in an effort to keep Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes, federal officials said after a carp confab in Washington on
Former DNR legal staffer suspected of deer violations
William K. Richardson, who once worked on the legal staff for DNR and was a f ormer Franklin County State’s Attorney, made his first court appearance on Feb. 3 to answer allegations of illegally taking
Deer rankings elude Illinois
Springfield – A national report on the status of states’ deer herds reveals that Illinois does not rank among the best in the Midwest. It didn’t even make the top 5. Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Nebraska
Poison floated as solution to stop Asian carp
The Associated Press Chicago – Members of Congress say they’ll seek $20 million to study using poisons to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. Securing the money was among several steps agreed on
Muskies continue to enjoy success in state’s waters
Springfield – Illinois muskies are growing in number and in popularity. And, if creel survey results are any indication, the state’s anglers might be getting better at catching them, too. As year-end statistics and status
Illinois deer harvest up slightly after late-season rally
Springfield – Extra days to hunt may have catapulted the 2009-10 deer harvest above last year’s total. According to DNR, a total of 189,277 deer were taken during all seasons. The campaign, which began with
Flip-flopping weather trends affecting bites statewide
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing correspondent Cory Yarmuth (chitownangler.com), with the warmer weather in late January and
