Small Aluminum Boat Restoration Part 1

Small Aluminum Boat Restoration 

One year ago June, Capitol Outdoor purchased a boat.  I still remember the day we saw it on our way to work.  It was being sold on the side of the road and we thought that it would be fun to restore it. On the way home we stopped to take a look .  It needed a lot of work.

 We discussed it little bit that night and the next day there it was again, same spot.  For about two days, we drove by talking about how cool it would be to get off the shore and fish different parts of a lake. I was hesitant because I knew it needed some work.

Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus

Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus

On April 21, 2015 the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus (ILSC), Co-Chaired by Representative Brandon Phelps held its annual Sportsmen's Caucus Dinner and Auction. This year it was a little different format, the ILSC partnered with the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) to bring over 200 hunters and anglers and over 20 legislators from across the state to gather in Springfield. See the Membership list of Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus here.

Illinois Bobcat Hunting Bill Clears House Hurdle

Illinois Bobcat Hunting Bill Clears House Hurdle 

Above is the roll call vote for HB 352.  

Today House Bill (HB) 352 "Bobcat Hunting Bill" cleared another hurdle.  It passed 62 to 43.

You may recall that a similar bill passed both the house and senate last year during the 98th general assembly. Governor Pat Quinn veto that bill on January 11, 2015.

The house bill's counter part SB 106 was placed on the Senate Calendar on April 16, 2015

HB 352 creates a Bobcat Hunting season to be regulated by the IDNR.  A maximum of 500 permits will be issued each season for $5 a permit.

This $5 dollar fee will add up to $2500 to the Wildlife and Fishing Fund.

You can read the HB 352 and SB 106 in its entirety.

Remember Good Luck and Stay Safe -

Remember Enjoy the Outdoors Good Luck and Stay Safe -

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Open House for Illinois Waterfowl Hunters

Open House for Illinois Waterfowl Hunters

Wow!!! Time flies.  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released information regarding an Open House for Illinois Waterfowl Hunters.  Seems like yesterday that we read about the the changes for the 2011 season.  All you Illinois Waterfowl Hunters make sure to attend one of the three open houses to voice your concerns to an IDNR Representative.  This is your chance to voice concerns, ask questions about hunting zones, season dates being proposed for the next five years and learn new information,

The open houses will from 5 - 8 PM and located at:

Tuesday, May 12 Des Plaines SFWA Check Station/Site Office 24621 N. River Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481 (west off of I-55 at exit 241)

Thursday, May 14 John A. Logan College Main Building700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL 62918


Friday, May 15 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center NGRREC: 1 Confluence Way, East Alton, IL
(just off of Route 143/Great River Road between Route 3 and US 67, near Lock and Dam 26)

If you would like to read the full Press Release you can do so by IDNR to Host Information Open Houses for Waterfowl Hunters

However, life does get in the way. If you still want to have your voice heard and are unable to make it, waterfowl hunters are able to review information and submit comments to DNR.DUCKTALK@ILLINOIS.GOV

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