Feb. 1 – Conservation order snow goose season opens (central and south zones
Site Staff
January 24, 2008
Illinois
State bobcat study analyzes population
Site Staff
January 24, 2008
Carbondale, Ill. – Bobcat populations in the state continue to expand, but trapping the stealthy predator isn’t likely to be legalized anytime soon. The Illinois Trapper’s Association has pushed the Illinois Legislature to implement both
Hunting
Site Staff
January 24, 2008
The hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation police officers, hunting guides, and the following sporting goods stores: Gander Mountain: Peoria, (309) 692-4110; Dick’s Sporting Goods: Geneva, (630) 943-4100; and Rend Lake Sporting Goods,
Ice anglers locating fish, but solid ice quite scarce
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Chicago- Ice anglers spent most of the early season looking for solid ice. Reports from the state’s northern lakes and ponds still are mixed, though popular spots, like the Chain O’Lakes, have experienced a solid
Rivers
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Kankakee River: Pike have been lively, and smallmouth bass have been biting near Momence on minnows and spinners. Fox River (Batavia): Smallmouth bass and walleye are being taken, with a few nice-sized fish reported. Mackinaw:
North
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Fox Chain O Lakes: Jeff Coia said most anglers are targeting the south side of Channel Lake. You can park at the Thirsty Turtle. Crappie action is best before sunrise and then at sunset. During
Stewardship land plan now hitting the ground
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Springfield – A new state law offering tax breaks to landowners who maintain conservation management plans for prairies, woodlands, and wetlands finally has been set in motion. Landowners and wildlife advocates initially applauded the October
Deer harvest rife with giant bucks
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Springfield – Predictions of a record deer harvest appear to have failed, yet the 2007-08 season is bidding for an alternate place in Illinois hunting history. Title it “Year of the Big Buck.” While totals
Central
Site Staff
January 10, 2008
Some lakes remain closed for for the season: – Braidwood Lake: opens March 1. – LaSalle Lake: tentatively set to re-open in mid-March to fishing – Heidecke Lake: tentatively set to re-open about April 1.
