Illinois Conservation Police Could See Staffing Levels Increase by 2020
On September 2, 2015 as hundreds of dove and early season goose hunters hit the field the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee met to discuss House Bill 4104. As you may know 33 Conservation Police Officers received layoff notices in the month of August that will go into affect on September 30, 2015. However, while layoff discussions continue due to lack of budget, some members of the Illinois General Assembly push to strengthen the Illinois Department of Natural Resources by supporting HB 4104.
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Boats are not cheap, they require attention and maintenance to keep them in ready to go shape. Capitol Outdoors purchased a 14 foot aluminium boat, we had to purchase the odds and ends like; life jackets, anchor, etc but we also had to purchased a new trolling motor.
While we wanted a foot operating trolling motor our budget allowed us to get a Minn Kota 30 pound thrust motor instead. We quickly realized that having the trolling motor in the back led to small issues and problems, but that all changed when Capitol Outdoors purchased a Minn Kota MKA-44 Telescopic Extension Handle.
As we talked a steady stream of phone calls and customers came in to Big Red's on Stevenson Drive in Springfield, Illinois. "I've been in business for eight years and I'm the only shop that's left here in Springfield." Owner Trevor Miller said. Before all the other local bait shops closed up, there was a friendly relationship among the owners. "Now its just me and the big box stores". he continued. Located just a few minutes down the road from Lake Springfield, most of Miller's customers head out to Sangchris. "Many of my customers call me once they leave the lake to inform me about the action." he said.
We still remember the first permit that was issued to us by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to dove hunt. That was seven years ago and we've learned a great deal during that time. Here are a few things we wish to share with you before you head into the field.
On September 2, 2015 as hundreds of dove and early season goose hunters hit the field the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee met to discuss House Bill 4104. As you may know 33 Conservation Police Officers received layoff notices in the month of August that will go into affect on September 30, 2015. However, while layoff discussions continue due to lack of budget, some members of the Illinois General Assembly push to strengthen the Illinois Department of Natural Resources by supporting HB 4104.
