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In a state that's 400 miles long, there are plenty of places to fish in the Land of Lincoln. These waters are the best of the best. Other Freshwater

Illinois' Best Bets for Fishing

October 04, 2010

In a state that's 400 miles long, there are plenty of places to fish in the Land of Lincoln....

Years ago, schoolchildren decided the cute little bluegill would be our state fish. Hey, kids: the author thinks that if you want a real lesson in life, try taking on channel catfish! Catfish

Illinois' Channel Cat Honeyholes

Walt Kronk - October 04, 2010

Years ago, schoolchildren decided the cute little bluegill would be our state fish. Hey, kids:...

The muskie is no longer the fish of 10,000 casts here in the Prairie State. We have lakes where you can battle a bunch of fish, or where you can target trophies. The choice is yours. Other Freshwater

Illinois' Best Bets For Muskies

Mark Fenske - October 04, 2010

The muskie is no longer the fish of 10,000 casts here in the Prairie State. We have lakes...

If you think turkey hunting was good last year, just wait until this season! Here's a county-by-county prognosis. (March 2006) Hunting

Where To Bag Your Turkey This Spring!

Daniel D. Lamoreux - October 04, 2010

If you think turkey hunting was good last year, just wait until this season! Here's a...

Crappie fishing in Illinois is notoriously cyclic in size structure. A lake where one year the fish are big and fat may only produce stunted and skinny crappies the next year. Other Freshwater

Illinois' Spring Crappie Hotspots

P.J. Perea - October 04, 2010

Crappie fishing in Illinois is notoriously cyclic in size structure. A lake where one year the...

Prairie State waterfowl hunting doesn't have to end after you get your Christmas goose. Here's how you can stay in the game until it's over. Hunting

Illinois' January Goose Hunting Options

October 04, 2010

Prairie State waterfowl hunting doesn't have to end after you get your Christmas goose. Here's...

Illinois hunters can't complain about not having a place to hunt doves. The little speedsters are everywhere! You can even get in on the action on these public lands. Hunting

Dove Hunting In The Prairie State

October 04, 2010

Illinois hunters can't complain about not having a place to hunt doves. The little speedsters...

Most folks prefer to wait for catfish to come to them. But if you fish from a boat on these waters, you'll catch a whole lot more filets! (June 2006) Catfish

Floating Illinois' Best Catfish Rivers

Mark Fenske - October 04, 2010

Most folks prefer to wait for catfish to come to them. But if you fish from a boat on these...

Did you ever have one of those vacations that resembled a comedy movie? There's no chance of that if you take your clan to one of these Prairie State getaways. (June 2006) Adventure

A Dozen Family Fishing Road Trips

Mark Fenske - October 04, 2010

Did you ever have one of those vacations that resembled a comedy movie? There's no chance of...

If you feel like acting like a kid again, incredible bluegill fishing can be found not far from your home. These waters are expected to be sizzlin' like hot grease this summer! (May 2006) Other Freshwater

Illinois' Best Bets For Bluegills

Mark Fenske - October 04, 2010

If you feel like acting like a kid again, incredible bluegill fishing can be found not far...

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