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Pursued from shorelines or boats, the catfish in Illinois rivers bring the battle to you!

Catfishermen find great action this summer on the many rivers and streams in the land of Lincoln.
 
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STATE FISHING FEATURES

 
River Cats!
Pursued from shorelines or boats, the catfish in Illinois rivers bring the battle to you! ... [+] Full Article
Illinois Family Fishing Road Trips
Trying to decide where to take your brood fishing this summer? Visit a few of these hotspots where the fishing -- and the fun off the water! -- is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. ... [+] Full Article
Southern Illinois’ ‘Other’ Bass Factories
The southern portion of the Prairie State offers up plenty of fine, less-known largemouth waters where bass fishing after the spawn holds its own. ... [+] Full Article

 
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Illinois’ Eye-popping Walleye Lakes
The Prairie State’s “Super 6” lakes . . . where walleye fishing is better than average! ... [+] Full Article
The Carterville Crappie Connection
Fred Washburn has fished for crappies around Carterville most of his 66 years, cashing more than 300 tournament checks in an angling career spanning several decades. (April 2009) ... [+] Full Article
Illinois' Super Striper Spots
These shad-eating machines prowl a number of Illinois waters, providing excitement for any angler lucky enough to hook one. (April 2009) ... [+] Full Article
Small Waters For Lunker Largemouths
Some of the heftiest Illinois largemouths come from our smallest public waters! Here are some of our state's best small public largemouth lakes. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article
36 Illinois Fishing Hotspots
Here's our annual look at some of Illinois' best fishin' holes, with optimum times and some special techniques for angling success in the Land of Lincoln. ... [+] Full Article

STATE HUNTING FEATURES

 
Talkin' Turkey
Turkey hunters face a very mature flock this season and will have to use all the savvy they can muster to be successful. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article
Last Call For Canada Geese
Prairie State hunters who brave the elements in January can get plenty of bang for their buck! ... [+] Full Article
The Waiting
Everyone in Greg Wilson's family had harvested a deer except Greg... ... [+] Full Article
Southern Zone Waterfowl Hotspots
Looking for a place reasonably close where you can find outstanding duck and goose hunting? You can find all that and more in southern Illinois. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois' Late-Season Deer Hotspots
Late-winter whitetails are on the move and the opportunity to connect with one before the close of the season is excellent. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois' Deer Outlook 2008 -- Part 2: Our Best Hunting Areas
The 2008 season looks bright for Illinois deer hunters. Regardless of how you enjoy hunting or where you live, great opportunities are nearby. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois' Pheasant Forcast
The Illinois pheasant population held its own in areas with good wintering habitat. But in areas of "marginal" habitat, the result of an afternoon spent afield may be little more than exercise. ... [+] Full Article
Illinois Fall Gobbler Guide
In spring, hunters try to mimic hens and lure a passionate gobbler into gun range. Those tactics won't work in the fall, but that doesn't mean the hunting's not still exciting! ... [+] Full Article
2008 Prairie State Deer Outlook -- Part 1: Finding Trophy Bucks
Illinois is nationally known as a top destination for trophy whitetails. Why? The reason is simple: The Prairie State is a food factory for big bucks. ... [+] Full Article
 
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