Illinois Hunters possibly affected by El Niño

Illinois Hunters possibly affected by El Niño

As waterfowl hunters, we are always watching the weather.  Will there be a cold front? When will the birds push?  What will the wind direction be? All of this effects the hunting season.

In the tropical Pacific Ocean, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates a network of buoys that measure temperature, currents and winds in the equatorial band. The collected data are evaluated by complex computer models designed to predict an El Niño.

Illinois Bait Shops - B & S Bait Tackle

Illinois Bait Shops - B & S Bait Tackle

About a month ago we swung by our local bait shop to pick up some last minute items. Eureka... the idea about writing reviews and a series on Illinois bait shops starting flooding to our mind.

Our local bait shop is B & S Bait and Tackle located outside Ashland, Illinois about one mile east of Jim Edgar Panther Creek's entrance.  Owned by Roy and Sue, a friendly and outgoing married couple of over 50 years, this shop has a real sense of community charm to it.

Illinois Conservation World Promises Good Times

Illinois Conservation World Promises Good Times

Walking up to the gates of Conservation World the crowd was growing and waiting to enter the 30 acres of fun for all ages.  Director Wayne Rosenthal was there to greet fair-goers as they entered and we felt the enjoyment of IDNR staff talking among guests.

Illinois Hunting Policy, Rules and Regulations

Illinois Hunting Policy, Rules and Regulations  

Thanks to the internet you have a wide range of media at your finger tips.  You can Google or YouTube anything; from reading and watching tips and tactics; its all out there.  With all this information flowing around, there's an area that is greatly over looked and that is Policy, Rules and Regulations.  The 2015 -2016 Hunting & Trapping Regulations was just released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.