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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Newsbits for May 2012

Invasive Species Awareness:  Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation declaring May to be ‘Invasive Species Awareness Month’ in Illinois – asking all Illinoisans to learn about ways in which they can help combat the spread of animal and plant species that endanger the Illinois landscape.  Examples of invasive species of concern in Illinois include... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm
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Illinois Outdoors TV moves to new time

Illinois Outdoors TV moves to new time
Illinois Outdoors TV has moved to a new time. It’s now on at 8 AM on Saturdays on the Total Living Network following Midwest Outdoors.   The show is on Comcast and Insight Cable systems on channel 67 and 138. There are new shows on the schedule and more new ones in the making this spring... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 16, 2012 at 9:24 pm
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Plano NW Indiana Bowfishing Championship -

Plano NW Indiana Bowfishing Championship -
Ed DeVries contacted me about the Plano NW Indiana Bowfishing Championship that will take place on April 21st out of the Lasalle F&W Area in Lake Village, IN. This years shoot will be a day/night Big 10 format for each.  The day shoot starts at noon and ends at 6pm. The night shoot will then... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 9, 2012 at 8:15 am
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IL DNR Newsbits

The latest newsbits from the IL DNR just came out.   Here they are… Illinois Department of Natural Resources Newsbits for April 2012 2012 Illinois Licenses:  2012 Illinois hunting, fishing and sportsman’s combination licenses are required as of April 1.  The 2012 licenses are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
April 5, 2012 at 8:31 pm
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Silver Carp shot by bowhunter near Brandon Locks

Silver Carp shot by bowhunter near Brandon Locks
Just got word from Ed DeVries, President of the Bowfishing Association of Illinois that BAI Director Chuck White shot the first silver carp on the DesPlaines River by the Brandon Locks. DeVries beleives that this is also the first silver carp found in this area.   The BAI has shot many bighead carp in this part... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
March 18, 2012 at 6:06 pm
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New report out on Asian carp

New report out on Asian carp
Federal agencies release first interim report on Asian carp environmental DNA results interpretation.  We have much concern about Asian carp coming up the Sanitary and Ship canal and the Calumet River into Lake Michigan.  Here is what came out in the report. Members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) released March 15 the... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
March 15, 2012 at 2:22 pm
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Upcoming events from the Bowfishing Association of Illinois

Ed DeVries, president of the  Bowfishing Assoc. Of Illinois informed me that their club has a couple events coming up in March. The first is at Hammond Indiana Cabelas store.  On  March 17 & 18, the BAI will be part of the Cabelas Spring Outdoor Show where they’ll have a booth and do some hands-on... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
March 9, 2012 at 4:07 pm
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources News

The latest news from the Illinois DNR came out today.. Let me share it with you. 2012 Illinois Licenses Reminder:  Outdoors enthusiasts are reminded that Illinois’ new license year begins April 1.  Illinois fishing, hunting and sportsman’s combination licenses for 2012 are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR website... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
March 5, 2012 at 8:27 pm
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Bowfishing Assn of Illinois News

Here is a link to the latest newsletter sent out by the Bowfishing Association of Illinois – CLICK HERE Bowfishing for carp is a growing sport and is getting more recognition every year.  I’ve done it a few times with the BAI president Ed DeVries and it’s a blast. If you’ve not tried bowfishing yet... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
February 7, 2012 at 7:21 pm
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Alabama rig catches huge carp from the Kankakee River

Alabama rig catches huge carp from the Kankakee River
Okay for those who are curious about the Alabama Rig, here’s something that you might find interesting.   I received an email from Steve O. who is an avid angler on the Kankakee River. Steve caught this fish recently using the Alabama Rig.  Here’s what he said…. Hi I thought you might like the kisser on... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
February 5, 2012 at 9:57 pm
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