There’s a new fishing rig in town. And this one doesn’t have a motor. Kayak fishing has taken the country by storm in recent years. Kayaks appeal to anglers for a variety of reasons. They’re much more reasonably priced than motorized fishing boats. They take up less space. They can …
Read More »Cabin fever is seemingly at an all-time high with the constant barrage of corona virus news and concerns. Fortunately, Missouri’s lakes and rivers are all accessible during these trying times including public boat accesses. Social distance practices and other common safety measures should still be practiced Warmer water is the …
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Summer smallies can be tough to find, but once you’ve located them, you can often catch several. After spawning, smallies move deep – often moving to humps that top out in 15 to 30 feet of water. Although they’ll eat a variety of foods, crayfish are far and away their …
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Fishing maps still have their place in today’s high-tech angling world
Read More »SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 144,150 deer during all 2016-17 seasons, which concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 155,229 in 2015-16. During this year’s deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 23, 2017) – Spring turkey hunting is slipping into position before daybreak and sitting still as the sun eases over the hills. It is breaking the silence with a call and getting a response that sends a shock of excitement down your spine. It is coaxing …
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MADISON — Dedicated catch and release anglers know there’s little that equals the joy of releasing a healthy musky, northern pike or even a walleye with the hope that it will spawn again and perhaps provide excitement for another angler. But what if the fish is really big – possibly …
Read More »21-day walleye closure in July expected to help extend fishing season through Labor Day Catch-and-release only regulations needed to rebuild Mille Lacs Lake’s walleye population will again be in effect when anglers hit the water on Saturday, May 13. The 2017 walleye season on Mille Lacs is scheduled to run …
Read More »The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced (3/20/2017) that Olson Beach at Rock Cut State Park will be closed for swimming due to siltation of the lake. Due to siltation of the lake in recent years, the shallow depth and warmer water temperatures have diminished the water quality of Olson …
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