Illinois
Fishing slows as hard freeze, snowstorms smack state
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, the weather has made a change for the cold
Banquets/Fundraisers
Feb. 19:_Union County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Great Boars of Fire Lodge. For more info call Wes Burris, 618-833-1708. Feb. 20:_Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lavender Crest Winery. For more info call
High school fishing sectional sites announced
Bloomington, Ill. – In high schools across the state, April 23 is the date marked with a giant “X.” That’s when the journey to Carlyle Lake begins. The second high school bass fishing finals will
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
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
