New Registration Location for Boating and Fishing at Emiquon

New Registration Location for Boating and Fishing at Emiquon.

In the past The Nature Conservancy's Emiquon has asked boaters and anglers to register at Dickson Mounds.  This state museum location will be closing due to lack of funds starting September 30, 2015.  With this closure, the Nature Conservancy has asked me to share their press release.   If you fish or boat out at Emiquon make sure to read this press release.  Emiquon is a diamond in the rough,  respect the rules so we all can continue to enjoy this magnificent wetland.  Read more about the rules and regulations for fishing and boating. 

2015 - 2016 Waterfowl Digest Released - Rules and Regulations for Hunting Waterfowl in Illinois

2015 - 2016 Waterfowl Digest Released - Rules and Regulations for Hunting Waterfowl in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources just released the the 2015 - 2016 Waterfowl Digest.  This booklet contains information about the Rules and Regulations to hunt waterfowl in Illinois.  While most of the information hasn't changed from the years past this is no excuse not to read the this highly valuable resource.

Some of you may be asking didn't you already write about the 2015 -2016 Digest?  Yes, however that particular booklet is for all of hunting and trapping.  Waterfowl in itself has more specific rules.

Here's a great tip, you'll soon see these at your local sporting goods store.  Make sure to pick up two copies.  One for around the house or truck and the other for your blind bag.  There's has been so many times we've used this in the field.  From sunrise times to something to read in the blind on those slow days.

Illinois Conservation Police Layoffs Postponed

Illinois Conservation Police Layoffs Postponed

Illinois hunters and anglers got a small win this week when announcements coming from the Conservation Police Lodge represented by the PBPA stated that "the State of Illinois and the union will defer implementing any layoffs while the parties continue to discuss".

In August Capitol Outdoors reported that 33 CPO received layoff notices that would go into effect on September 30, 2015.

With bow season just days away this is great news to those of us that enjoy the outdoors.  In the past year or so Illinois Conservation Police Officers have investigated and arrested poachers both in Northern and Southern Illinois.

 We will continue to update you while the discussion continues regarding these layoffs.

Illinois Archery Shop - Havana Outdoors

Illinois Archery Shop - Havana Outdoors

With bow season quickly approaching we decided to switch things up from our usual bait shop articles and check out a local archery shop. With the rise of bow-hunters across the country and in Illinois, archers are always looking for quality places to find, buy, replace and tune-in their equipment. Look no further than Havana Outdoors. If you're an experienced tournament shooter or a novice bow hunter you need to check out this place out. "We're not just a hick archery shop, we're full service" said Don Craig, pro-staffer and co-owner of Havana Outdoors.