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Posts tagged "silver carp"

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 »

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 »

Start the season right with a boat safety check

I’ve had my boat inspected by the US Power Squadron.  I’ve even taped the inspection so that people can see how simple and painless it is. To view the show here on ChicagoNow, click on the Illinois Outdoors TV link above or CLICK HERE Scroll down the list of shows and click on the BOAT... Read more »
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Please stop the killing now

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

Asian Carp Barrier Turned Up to High

Asian Carp Barrier Turned Up to High
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today they will return the operating parameters of the electric barrier to the higher operating parameters established in October 2011. The barrier had been temporarily reset to pre-October 2011 settings while USACE investigated possible interference with railroad signals adjacent to the barrier site.      Technical experts from... Read more »

No Asian Carp Found in Lake Calumet after Intensive Monitoring

From the IL DNR…. CHICAGO- The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) today detailed the results of intensive monitoring efforts in and around Lake Calumet within the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) and announced no Asian carp were seen or captured during a four-day response. The ACRCC began a Level 1 monitoring response under its... Read more »
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Bowfishing Assn. of Illinois News

Bowfishing Assn. of Illinois News
From Ed DeVries, President Bowfishing Association of Illinois.. Hey everyone! Just a reminder that we will be holding the Directors Shoot/Innerloc State Championship tournament this weekend, July 16th & 17th at Starved Rock SP in Utica. The day shoot starts at 5;30am and ends at 1pm. The night shoot starts at 8pm and ends at... Read more »

Bowfishing Assn. of Illinois Updates

From Ed DeVries, President Bowfishing Assoc. of Illinois   Hey everyone!   The BAI is happy to announce the addition of Abbie Aymer from Belleville Ill. and Mason Storm from Plainfield Illinois as BAI club directors! The BAI is rapidly growing and the addition of these members will greatly help us accomplish our goals as... Read more »

Frabill takes a stance against exotic invasive species

This is some great information and a great video that comes from Frabill.  In the Chicagoland area we’ve been hit hard with the carp, gobies, zebra mussels, and other invasive species.   At the end of the fishing trip when using minnows, don’t dump them into the water.  Put the left over bait into a plastic... Read more »
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InnerlocState Championship/Director's Shoot Info

From Ed DeVries, Pres. Bowfishing Assoc of Illinois … The big shoot is 3 months away but you want to make your plans to be there now as this is going to be a great one for anyone who shoots fish with a bow. Seasoned tournament shooter of weekend bank shooter, there will be something... Read more »