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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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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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DesPlaines River Anglers Assn. hosts first open meeting in Lockport

Dan Sims, President of the Des Plaines River Anglers Association announced their hosting of an open membership meeting on Wednesday March 7 at 7:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at The Outpost,  14929 Archer Avenue,  Lockport, IL.  The DPRAA is a group of anglers who fish the Des Plaines River, and also take part... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
March 1, 2012 at 10:20 am

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Please stop the killing now

Vegetarians, please stop the killing.   Go hunting… go fishing…  eat the meat or fish that you catch!

By Don Dziedzina,
December 22, 2011 at 3:13 pm

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Outdoor Activities in Williamson County this winter

This came in from our friends in Williamson County.  Get your date book out! OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY THIS WINTER There is no reason to spend the winter hiding away inside when Williamson County offers such a cornucopia of outdoor recreation opportunities. For the waterfowl hunter there are duck and goose seasons that extend... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
October 25, 2011 at 5:33 pm

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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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The AuCoin report for October 2011

October’s AuCoin Report… The AuCoin Report -News Briefs from the Great Outdoors for October 2011 Louisiana wildlife officer killed Paul Stuckey, 47, an 18-year veteran agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was shot and killed after responding to a call of night hunting. His body was found by a fisherman on the... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
October 5, 2011 at 10:06 pm

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K-3 gives up big walleyes daily

I received an email from Steve Overright.  He sent in a photo too.  He looks excited… rightfully so.  That’s a nice walleye he has there.  8lbs walleye 28 inch, caught last week. I released him of course. Caught on big minnow. Getting one almost every day. Most are small, having a ball!!! Caught west of... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
September 15, 2011 at 8:48 pm

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Newsbits

Here are the September IL DNR Newsbits… Resident Archery Deer and Fall Turkey Permits:  Resident combination archery deer permits, resident antlerless-only archery deer permits, and resident archery fall turkey hunting permits are available over-the-counter from DNR Direct license and permit vendors.  Find a vendor near you at this link: http://dnr.illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing.aspx Non-Resident Deer and Turkey Permits: ... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
September 13, 2011 at 1:50 pm

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Plan on Zero Tolerance when it comes to drinking and boating this weekend

For many boaters this Labor Day holiday weekend will be the last opportunity for them to get out.  Summer vacations will be behind us, kids are back in school, and boats will be put away till next year. People who enjoy the outdoors and boating will be out in great numbers this weekend and with... Read more »

By Don Dziedzina,
August 31, 2011 at 3:18 pm

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  Don Dziedzina of Illinois Outdoors Inc., has been involved in the outdoors industry for over 40 years. His outdoor writing dates back over 25 years. Don has written columns for numerous outdoor magazines and many local newspapers. For a couple years he wrote outdoor columns for the Chicago Tribune in the Sports section. Today, his columns are published in the Sports section of TribLocal which is part of the Chicago Tribune. Over 15 years ago Don began producing and hosting the Illinois Outdoors TV show. It airs now on Comcast, Insight, and MediaCom Cable having a reach of nearly 7 million viewers. About 6 years ago he was asked by Jim DaRosa to join the staff of the Fishing and Outdoor Radio Show. Since then Jim, Ray Ludkevicz and Don co-host the show that airs every week, simulcast on WCSJ AM 1550, WCSJ FM 103.1, WSPY FM 107.1, WSPY AM 1480, and WSQR AM 1180. On Don's TV show he always says, “Great Fishing (or hunting) is not that far away.” On the radio show they say “We fish, we hunt, we live the outdoors.”

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