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Illinois Bass Fishing Lakes
Most Illinois anglers are aware of which lakes have the best fishing for largemouths. But these 10 lakes see little fishing pressure. The bass are waiting for you!
Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article that gives 10 tips on turkey hunting
Family Fishing in Illinois
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on the best places to go for a family fishing trip in Illinois.
A Pike County Trophy Bow Buck
Because of good friends and a lot of luck, Jody Macon arrowed the buck of a lifetime last fall.
A Public-Land Trophy Buck
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about hunting whitetail deer on public land in Illinois
Advanced Ice-Fishing Strategies
Innovations have changed the world of ice-fishing. Here's how to use them to your advantage.
Are You Ready for a Hunting Dog?
It's one thing to dream about having the "perfect" hunting companion, but take your head out of the clouds and examine your real reasons for wanting to own a dog. Our expert explains.
Best Bets for Bass
Our DNR is working hard at building us a better bass fishery. You can already see the results on these honeyholes.
Bass Fishing with Buzz Baits
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to best fish for largemouth bass using buzz baits and different types of lures and fishing tackle
Rabbit Hunting
Not seeing many rabbits? Try looking in the thickest, nastiest brier patch you can find.
Illinois Hunting and Fishing Photos
Fishing and hunting photos submitted by the readers of Illinois Game & Fish Magazine.
Illinois Bluegills Biology
We have some big bluegills in Illinois, but researchers are studying to see if they can super-size the fish. It looks like it's working!
Illinois Crappie Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about fishing and canoeing for crappies in Illinois.
Fishing For Crappie & Panfish
An article from Game & Fish magazine on tactics and techniques used to catch crappie and panfish
Catching Crappies in the Prairie State
Springtime means it's crappie time! You can catch your share of slabs on these lakes.
Crappie Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on fishing for Crappie
Illinois Crappie & Panfish Fishing
Bass Fishing Tackle & Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the various largemouth bass lures and tackle that are used while fishing for the big fish
Dove Hunting In The Prairie State
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about the great dove hunting in Illinois
Illinois Ducks & Geese Hunting
Early Season Walleye Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on early season walleye fishing
Easy & Effective Gun Maintenance
This no-nonsense approach to cleaning and maintaining your field guns and rifles is easy and effective. Is your approach this practical?
Walleye River Fishing
An article from Game & Fish magazine on tactics and technique on fishing for walleye in rivers
Illinois - Fishing
The latest Illinois Fishing information, resources and gear.
Fishing for Illinois Channel Catfish
Serious catfishermen know there's more to it than just sitting on the bank and waiting for the fish to come to them. That's why they target these lakes.
The Best Rivers in Illinois to Catfish
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine detailing the best rivers in Illinois to catch catfish.
Largemouth Bass Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazineon using frog lures while fishing for largemouth bass
Catfish Fishing Tactics
So you want to catch a trophy-sized catfish? These tips on gear, bait and tactics can make your quest a bit easier in the month of August.
Get the Most from Your Electric Motor
If you’re like most anglers you never think about your electric motor until something goes wrong and your fishing day is ruined. Reading this article will help you keep things from going wrong.
Hotspots For Prairie State Papermouths
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about how crappie waters are heating up for Illinois fisherman.
Hunting Down Illinois' Hottest Ice-Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about from walleyes to pike to panfish, the action on these waters will take up all your spare time this winter -- if the weather cooperates!
Pheasant Hunting Gun Dog
Now that your prized bird dog has been duly trained and is ready to hunt, what can you expect — and what does your dog expect of you — for that first bird in the field?
Hunting Illinois' Late-Season Whitetails
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish Magazine about how Illinois has so many deer in their state that they are just dying to get into someone's freezer this winter. You can help them achieve that goal all around the Prairie State.
Hunting Snow Geese In Illinois
It's time to hunt the newest waterfowl in the Prairie State!
Here's everything you need to know about the snow goose.
Pheasant Hunting in Cold Weather
November pheasant hunting can see conditions ranging from stifling to frigid. The birds adjust their routines to match the weather — and so should savvy hunters.
Illinois Fall Turkey Hunting
Last autumn's turkey harvest didn't produce the results that were anticipated, but there was some good news. Here's what you can expect in 2004.
Illinois Game & Fish Magazine
Illinois Game & Fish Magazine is dedicated to covering hunting, fishing and shooting for outdoor enthusiasts that reside in Illinois.
Illinois' 2004 Bowhunting Outlook
If you are a bowhunter, you'll want to know how your county ranks heading into the upcoming deer season.
Illinois' 2004 Deer Outlook
Can hunters top last season’s record-breaking deer harvest? Here’s the scoop.
Illinois Deer Hunting 2004
You can hunt in just about any county in the Prairie State and stand a chance of killing a record-book buck. But some counties are better than others.
Illinois' 2005 Bowhunting Outlook
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about the state's 2005 bowhunting outlook
Illinois' 2005 Deer Outlook -- Part 1
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about how the 2005 deer hunting season looks for the state of Illinois
Illinois' 2005 Deer Outlook -- Part 2
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about based on the annual numbers, one would think we've reached our state's full deer hunting potential, but we haven't. Will we reach that pinnacle this season?
Illinois Bluegills Fishing
Do you like catching really big bluegills? The experts say these public waterways are the hottest in the Prairie State.
Illinois Bluegills Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about fishing for bluegills in Illinois
Illinois Bluegill Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine on bluegill fishing in Illinois state waters
Illinois' Best Bets For Bucketmouths
Largemouth bass fishing has never been better in the Prairie State. You can have
a blast on these lakes this year.
Illinois Bass Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine about the best lakes for bass fishing in the state of Illinois
Illinois' Best Bets For Fishing
Illinois is a lengthy state, with seven distinct climatic zones between the north and south. Fishing tactics can change considerably between Chicago and Cairo. But one thing is certain, there is always a bite going somewhere. Here's a look at our top fishing trips for the next 12 months.
Illinois' Best Bets for Fishing
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.
Illinois' Best Bets For Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about how you could be ice-fishing in northern Illinois and tossing spinnerbaits downstate -- all in the same day! Our angling expert tracks the hot bites for the next 12 months.
Illinois' Best Bets for Ice-Fishing
What kind of winter we're going to have is anyone's guess, but if we get solid ice, you'll want to be fishing for walleyes, pike, panfish and more on these waters.
Illinois' Best Bets for Muskies
Our state has come of age as a muskie fishery. You can find out for yourself on these lakes.
Illinois Muskie Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about fishing for muskie in Illinois
Illinois' Best Bets for Stripers
Because striped bass are such a difficult fish to figure out, most anglers don't bother fishing for them. That's a big mistake. You can get in on the red-hot action on these nine waters.
Illinois' Best Family Fishing Getaways
From north to south, we have many places to enjoy a family vacation. But if you want to get in a little fishing time, head for these state parks, where everyone will be happy.
Illinois' Biggest Bow Buck EVER!
Tales of giant deer often play out in bizarre fashion, but none like the one about the highest-scoring buck ever killed in the Prairie State.
Illinois Bowhunting Deer Outlook
Every year we provide you with a rating system on how every county in our state scores when it comes to bowhunting for deer. Here's the update based on last season.
Illinois Catfish Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about catfish fishing in Illinois
Illinois' Channel Cat Hotspots
From burnin' gears to greasin' skillets, the channel catfish is hard to beat. These waters are our state's best when it comes to catchin' cats.
Illinois' Cooling-Lake Hotspots
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about how on our power-plant cooling lakes, the open-water winter fishing can be really hot. Come on along for the boat ride as we chase stripers, largemouths, catfish and a few other species.
Illinois' Duck Hunting Forecast
Trying to figure out what will happen during the upcoming duck hunting season is a lot like trying to predict the weather. As a matter of fact, weather has a lot to do with it.
Illinois' Fall Turkey Forecast
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about where you can take advantage of the Prairie State's booming bird numbers in 2005.
Illinois Family Fishing Trips
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about many of the great places in Illinois to take family fishing trips.
Illinois' Hotspots for Stripers
Striped bass can offer a lot of great days in the boat, especially on these waters.
Illinois Walleye Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine on walleye fishing in Illinois state waters
Illinois' January Goose Hunting Options
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.
Illinois' Late-Season Deer Hotspots
Since 2004 has the potential of being another record-setting season, why not get out there to take advantage of it in December and January?
Illinois' Spring Crappie Hotspots
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. Here is a sampling of some of the better crappie lakes in Illinois for 2005.
Illinois' Spring Turkey Outlook
Turkey hunting success in the Prairie State should be about the same as last year. Here's how your county rates.
Illinois Turkey Hunting
An article from Illinois Game & Fish Magazine about the 2005 Turkey Hunting season in the Prairie State
Illinois Striper Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine on fishing for Stripers in Illinois state waters
Illinois' Top Spots for Ice-Fishing
Lakes south of Interstate 80 probably won't get a solid layer of ice this winter. That means all you downstate folks need to head to northern Illinois for some of our great ice-fishing opportunities.
Illinois Walleye Fishing Lakes
Thanks to our hatchery system, walleye fishing is booming in our state. These lakes are the best ones for you to target this season.
Illinois Walleye Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game and Fish about springtime walleye fishing in Illinois
Is Your Walleye Rig in a Rut?
Is the same old nightcrawler or jig always on your walleye rod, even if you're not catching fish? Maybe it's time for a change.
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Illinois
Most of you already have your favorite largemouth bass honeyhole near where you live, but do yourself a favor and give one of these waters a try this year.
Crappie Fishing With Limber Poles
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to fish for crappie and panfish using Limber Poles
Hunting Dogs
An article from Game & Fish magazine on the different types of gun dog hunting retrievers you can use while hunting
Muskie Fishing in Illinois
Muskies just keep getting bigger and bigger in our state, as verified by last year's two state-record catches. Serious muskie anglers will be hitting these lakes this year.
Illinois Muskies & Pike Fishing
New Fishing Boats Product Reviews
No matter where or how you like to fish, there’s something for you in this
year’s crop of new boats. Here’s a quick look at many of the new models.
NEW FOR 2005: AMMUNITION
A first look article at the new ammunition for 2005 for hunting and shooting enthusiasts
New For 2005: LONG GUNS
A look at the new rifles and shotguns hitting the market for 2005
NEW FOR 2005: OPTICS
A look at the new scopes, spotting scopes and binoculars available in 2005 for hunting and shooting enthusiasts.
Northern Illinois Goose Hunting
Hunting for Canada geese in the North Zone is very dependent on the weather. But if Mother Nature cooperates, we should have a good season this year.
Northern Illinois Bass Fishing
Fishing for largemouth bass starts heating up this month in the northern half of our state. You can get your string stretched on these waters.
Illinois Bass Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish Magazine about some of Northern Illinois' top bass fishing.
Illinois Chinook Fishing
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about fishing for chinook in Illinois.
Fishing Lures for 2006
An article that reviews the various new fishing lures hitting the angling market in 2006 from Game & Fish magazine
Illinois Winter Stripers Fishing
There are many Illinois anglers who will tell you that chasing striped bass can be very addicting. Right now, those anglers are getting their fix on these waters.
Pheasant Hunting In The Prairie State
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about Illinois' pheasant chief expects rooster numbers to be about the same in 2005 as they were last year, and that's a good thing. But the long-term future doesn't look too bright for the birds.
Turkey Hunting Tactics
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting using blinds
Practice Makes Perfect
All hunters know that marksmanship is critical to a successful hunt, but few practice shooting under field conditions. This guide tells you how to get started.
Prairie State Crappie Hotspots
Everyone loves catching and eating crappies. You can get the main ingredient for a fish fry on these waters.
Illinois Dove Hunting
There's a lot of research being done on the migratory mourning dove. You can judge for yourself on whether bird numbers are up or down this fall.
Illinois Pheasant Hunting
Pheasant hunting in Illinois isn't what it used to be, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a few good days afield this season.
Pre-Season Hunting Dog Conditioning
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on the best tactics and training methods that hunters use to prepare and train their hunting dogs prior to the start of hunting season.
Roe, Roe, Roe Your Boat
Try these techniques the next time you want to employ salmon or steelhead roe clusters in your steelhead-fishing regimen.
Illinois Salmon & Steelhead Fishing
Seven Great Illinois Family Fishing Getaways
Families that fish together, stay together - especially if there's a lot of other fun stuff to do while on vacation.
Shabbona Lake Crappies
If you are looking for a good place to go crappie fishing, look no farther than Shabbona Lake in De Kalb County.
Illinois Crappie & Panfish Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine on fishing for crappie and panfish in Illinois state waters
Slug Guns for Deer
Shotgun slug technology has come a long way since Grandpa's day. In fact, modern slug guns rival many rifles in off-the-shelf accuracy and dependability, as our expert explains.
South Zone Goose Hunting
This is an article from Illinois Game & Fish about how times are changing when it comes to goose hunting in southern Illinois, but our honker expert says you need to put the downstate hunt into perspective in order to be successful.
Southern Illinois Goose Hunting
There's nothing easy about hunting late-season geese. But if you are up to it, try these downstate hotspots.
Steelhead Fishing Tactics
An article from Game & Fish magazine on steelhead fishing
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Trips
This is an article from Game & Fish Magazine on how to catch big smallmouth bass.
Illinois Striper & Hybrid Fishing
Bass Baits
An article from Game & Fish Magazine on different bass baits that can be used for fishing
Tag-Team Squirrels for More Action
Want to bag a few more squirrels this season -- and have even more fun doing it? Try team hunting. Our experts tell you how and why you should give it a try this year.
The Hottest Outboards for 2005
These new motors run cleaner and quieter than ever before!
The Lake Michigan Salmonid Outlook
If you like catching and eating salmon and trout, this is the year to go fishing on the big pond!
St. Louis Missouri Bass Fishing
The Illinois suburbs of St. Louis have some mighty fine fishing for bass and other species. Here's how you can get in on the action.
The Perfect Plug for Chinook Anglers
For chinook anglers, the time-tested banana-style lure has proved its worth over and over again. That's why virtually every salmon angler's tackle box contains Kwikfish and Flatfish.
Plastic Fishing Lures
An article from Game & Fish magazine on plastic fishing lures
Illinois Bass Fishing
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine that takes a look at largemouth bass fishing in Illinois, also known as the Prairie State
The Rock River Bass Battle
This is an aricle from Illinois Game & Fish about bass fishing hot spots in Ilinois
Turkey Hunting
An article from Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting
Northern Pike Fishing
An article on fishing for Northern Pike from Game & Fish Magazine
Treating Your Rabbit Hound "Right"
Though tough, your hard-hunting four-legged friends still need caring, watchful eyes when chasing cottontails in the brush.
Trolling for Salmon
An article from Game & Fish magazine on how to best troll for salmon while fishing
Turbulent Topwaters
This is an article from Game & Fish magazine on why topwater serves as the best bait to successfully haul in bass in the early months of Summer.
Turkey Vest Essentials
You are welcome to carry two of everything into the turkey woods this spring, but "essential" does not necessarily mean "more." Our expert explains.
How to Catch Walleyes
If last year’s walleye fishing was below your expectations, maybe applying a few of these tips will help you up your score in the months ahead.
Understanding The Catfish Spawn
This is an article for Game & Fish Magazine on the habits of catfish during spawn, and how to catch them efficiently.
New Fishing Reels for 2006
A look at the new reels from the top fishing tackle manufacturers for 2006
New Fishing Rods for 2006
A look at the various fishing rods that are new to the angling market in 2006
Illinois Turkey Hunting
An article from Illinois Game & Fish magazine on turkey hunting in the state of Illinois
Illinois Whitetail Deer Hunting
Illinois Catfish Fishing
This is an article about the record breaking catch of a 124 pound catfish.