Illinois’ statewide fishing report on July 8, 2024
Staff Report
July 8, 2024
All species of bass hit action mode in state’s lakes. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on July 8, 2024.
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What does a day sampling Lake Michigan fish look like in Illinois waters?
Dan Makauska
July 1, 2024
The late April sun is just revealing itself as the strangely shaped boat crawls past the Waukegan Harbor lighthouse. Captain David Atkinson rocks the throttle, and the big diesel engine responds with an increased roar
Jeremiah Haas: Plenty to appreciate as the Upper Mississippi River Refuge turns 100
Jeremiah Haas
June 29, 2024
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating 100 years of conservation and recreation this year.
The creation of the refuge was largely the result of the Izaak Walton League of
Understanding farm wildlife: The red fox — a smart and strikingly beautiful animal
Robert Reber
June 29, 2024
Except for humans, red foxes are the most widespread mammal across the northern hemisphere. Being extremely adaptable, red foxes live in starkly different habitats, from the Arctic tundra to arid deserts.
To us in
Les Winkeler: Sights and sounds of an Illinois quail a pleasant distraction
Les Winkeler
June 28, 2024
One of the most common laments I’ve heard over the past two decades is the plight of the northern bobwhite – the quail.
About 50 years ago, the familiar sound of “BOBBBBB-WHITE” could be
Illinois students catch seven muskies in 11th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament
Staff Report
June 27, 2024
Students from several schools in Illinois participated in the 11th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament, held June 8 on Johnson Lake at Banner Marsh in Fulton County.
Named after the late Bob Kerans,
Gretchen Steele: Illinois EPA offers new tool to track harmful algal blooms
Gretchen Steele
June 27, 2024
As the summer heat rolls in and the allure of Illinois’ beautiful lakes and rivers beckons, staying informed about potential water hazards is essential.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of
Illinois scientist honored for work in wildlife disease management
Xander Hazel
June 26, 2024
A top scientist at the Illinois Natural History Survey has been recognized for her work researching and helping fight chronic wasting disease in the state’s deer, as well as other wildlife diseases.
Dr. Nohra
Carp tagged by Illinois DNR, USGS appear affected by underwater acoustics used as deterrent
Eleanor Lindenmayer / National Public Radio
June 26, 2024
For the last two years, researchers on the Mississippi River have been studying the effectiveness of underwater acoustics as an invasive carp deterrent.
Halfway through the study, the results are promising.
Marybeth Brey,
