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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Aug. 10, 2018

Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Putnam County, CPOs Finn and Wagner were launching a boat at the Hennepin Boat Launch when they observed another vehicle’s brakes give way while that person was unloading their

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Aug. 10, 2018

Season Dates Sept. 1: Dove hunting season opens statewide. Sept. 1: Early Canada goose season opens (tentative) Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 25: Little Wabash Longbeards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Teutopolis Knights of Columbus. For more info call Sharon

Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Aug. 10, 2018

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Some reports of walleyes biting well in the evening on jig/minnow combos and crawler harnesses. Bass

Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 27, 2018

Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Winnebago County, CPO Alt inspected boats and fishermen on Pierce Lake in Rock Cut State Park. Violations documented included: unlawful operation of a motorboat without a fire extinguisher, unlawful

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – July 27, 2018

Season Dates Aug. 1: Squirrel hunting season opens statewide. Sept. 1: Dove hunting season opens statewide. Sept. 1: Early Canada goose season opens (tentative) Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 20: Rockford WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lino’s, Rockford. For

Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 27, 2018

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Bluegills were good in shallow water. Crappies were good on minnows and light jigs around piers

Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 13, 2018

Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Carroll County, while conducting recreational boat safety inspections, CPO Jones checked a Lanark man who was in possession of his limit of largemouth bass. The man had one bass

Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – July 13, 2018

Season Dates Aug. 1: Squirrel hunting season opens statewide. Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 20: Rockford WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lino’s, Rockford. For more info call Pete Blassage, 618-289-4834. Sept. 22: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Camden

Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – July 13, 2018

The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and fishing guides. North Chain: The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee

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