Catfish tournament returns to Rock Falls
Associated Press
January 27, 2017
Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest Tournament is a Midwest qualifier for the national championship in Richmond, Va.
Illinois
Illinois hunters harvest 144,150 deer in ’16-17 seasons
Illinois DNR
January 24, 2017
That’s down about 11,000 from the previous year, according to a State of Illinois release on deer hunting numbers for 2016-17
Two upstate anglers fall through ice, reminding us that winter fishing can be dangerous
Andy Palmer
January 23, 2017
A pair of fishermen on Channel Lake, one of the northern-most bodies on the Fox Chain, fell through the ice Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the Lake County Sheriff
Ice-fishing trip results in first Illinois bobcat sighting
Andy Palmer
January 16, 2017
Several days of deer and bird hunting this year did not include seeing a single bobcat, but a weekend ice fishing trip to the Mississippi River resulted in a magical wildlife moment
Pulling fish through ice much more fun if you can keep warm
Cory Yarmuth
January 12, 2017
Before drilling holes in the solid ice, anglers should take care of some basic steps to make sure the ice fishing experience is enjoyable
Hunters, anglers keeping close eye on budget progress as funding dangers near
Ralph Loos
January 12, 2017
Hopes that lawmakers would make progress on a state budget — Illinois hasn’t had one in 18 months — faded this week as the old General Assembly rode off into the sunset and a new
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar — Jan. 13, 2017
Site Staff
January 12, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 14, 2017: Mid-Illini WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, Farmington. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. Jan. 20, 2017: Bureau Creek Gobblers NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton. For
Program bolsters state’s turkey hunting ground
Tim Bunton
January 12, 2017
Illinois Recreational Access Program has added adult turkey hunting to its list of outdoor recreation activities on private land in Illinois
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — Jan. 13, 2017
Site Staff
January 12, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones cited a Sterling man during the firearms deer season for his firearm still being loaded after hours. CPO Posateri cited an Andover man for failing to check
