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Time ticking for important conservation funding… plus a Bigfoot phone call!
Without a groundswell of support from hunters, anglers, and the general public, the important Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) officially expires on Sept. 30.

Fishing tips: Upsize your baits to catch more and bigger fall walleyes
Hit the water now to enjoy comfortable autumn fishing conditions and catch active walleyes.

Waterfowlers encouraged by early counts
If early counts are any indication, there won’t be a shortage of ducks when the state’s regular waterfowl seasons open next month.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – September 18th, 2015
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Alt was called by Rockford Fire Department Chief and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to assist in identifying an orange unknown substance floating down the Rock River in
Illinois calendar of Events – September 18th, 2015
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 19: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Milan Community Center. For more info call Tony Petreikis, 309-644-0008. Sept. 25: Central Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Effingham. For more info call

Wisconsin's game bird production increased from 2014
Game bird numbers should look good this fall for ruffed grouse, pheasants and turkeys considering the breeding and nesting conditions that passed through Wisconsin this year, according to state wildlife officials.
New York Cuffs & Collars – September 18th, 2015
Fishing violations (Nassau County) While conducting a bike patrol through Massapequa Reservoir, ECO Denise Ferraro observed a pair of fishermen frequenting the bushes. The officer watched as the duo caught fish and hid them under