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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

Duck season failed to make few Illinois hunters happy

Anna, Ill. – The state’s duck hunting season, which wrapped up with the south zone closure on Jan. 12, will certainly not be one for the record books. But the subpar season allegedly has hunters

Carp closer to Lake Michigan than feared

Chicago – In the wake of a lawsuit filed against Illinois by a handful of Great Lakes states over Asian carp, federal officials said they found evidence the fish is closer to Lake Michigan than

Warm front following deep freeze puts clamps on fishing

North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, browns are starting to get active from the boats if you can get out through some ice. Fish the warm water discharges with jigs or crank

Southern Illinois hosts Celebrity Youth Waterfowl Hunt

Percy, Ill. – It was billed as a weekend for young hunters – _ with a bonus. On Dec. 19, outdoor celebrities, including DNR Director Marc Miller, five-time World Goose Calling Champion Tim Grounds, along

States sue Ill. over carp fear

Chicago – Illinois is being sued by three – and possibly four – other midwestern states over Asian carp and that fish’s threat to the Great Lakes. A fourth state may join the suit and

Winter fishing opens with typical cold temps

Carlyle, Ill. – Winter fishing in Illinois continues to be a “north and south” issue. Northern anglers have spent recent days hunting for adequate ice to drill through, while southerners have been stuck with cold

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