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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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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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Time for crappie fishing on Lake Shelbyville - report from Steve Welch

Time for crappie fishing on Lake Shelbyville - report from Steve Welch
Guide Steve Welch reports that the crappie are really biting. In a recent email Welsh said, “We are targeting channel banks on main lake from point six down to point two.  The fish are suspended down fifteen-feet in much deeper water over and in wood. Since the water is gin clear I am sticking with... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
March 19, 2012 at 12:34 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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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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Kankakee River Fishing Report

Ed Mullady of the Sportsmans Letter sent me a Kankakee River Fishing Report.  Ed has been coined as being the Godfather of the Kankakee River.  I’d like to share it with you. Hi Don! For those who don’t mind the colder, wet weather, some nice fish are being caught along the Kankakee! In Indiana: Point... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
November 29, 2011 at 8:53 pm
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BIONIC unfurls an equally burly braided superline

BIONIC unfurls an equally burly braided superline
From our friends at Northland Fishing Tackle… Pirates wore manly braids. BIONIC® unfurls an equally burly braided superline. BIONIC ICE® BRAID will send the leading line manufacturers back to the drawing board  Bemidji, MN – Whether discovering new lands or plundering vessels, tougher-than-nails pirate captains could don braided locks with no fear of mockery from... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
October 31, 2011 at 3:12 pm
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Reeling in Memories response

I received the following email from Steve Krull.   Following is my reply to him…. “Don,  Your article rang so true with me in more ways than one.  My best times are when I can go fishing with my son or my father.  Actually the best times are when both are in the same boat with... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
October 17, 2011 at 12:42 pm
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Gotcha Outdoors' Sports Adventure Show

Gotcha Outdoors' Sports Adventure Show
The 4th Annual Sports Adventure Show is coming to Kankakee.   This year’s show as a big success and the show the show scheduled for January 7 and 8, 2012 will be even better. GOTCHA Outdoors will be bringing Hank Parker and Jimmy Sites in as guest speakers. Other special features of this show will include... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
October 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm
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Fishing to be open for one morning only at Lake Katherine in Palos Hts.

From Mary O’Leary, Development Coordinator, Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens Fall Fishing Classic at Lake Katherine Fishermen are invited to attend Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens’ Fall Fishing Classic on Saturday, October 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees can fish the entire shoreline of Lake Katherine. The 20-acre lake... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
October 7, 2011 at 9:17 pm
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