Castin & Blastin – Southern IL Style
Once again we set our sights on Southern Illinois for one of our spring destinations. The Rend Lake area is thick with wild turkeys and the crappie are usually jumping Read More
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Turkey success- it’s all about the set-up
A thundering gobble broke the pre-dawn silence. “They’re close,” I whispered “They’re real close.” I let out another owl call, Read More
2012 Illinois Trout Season Opens April 7th
The 2012 Trout season officially opens this Saturday, April 7th, at 5 am. This year, the IDNR has stocked over 60,000 rainbow trout in 43 bodies of water that are Read More
Quick Tips to Cure the Winter Blues
Winter just won’t seem to let go. I don’t mind cold and snow, I live in Chicagoland after all. But by March, my thoughts turn to the sounds of turkeys Read More
Where Will the Buffalo Roam?
Could be in Will County, Illinois in the near future. Officials recently announced a plan that includes the introduction of a herd of bison to the Midewin Tallgrass Read More
You Should Check Out:
Silent Retreiver
December 17, 2011
Have you ever climbed your tree stand, got all situated and ready to hunt, then you realize you’re missing a glove? You look down and it’s lying on the ground. Read More
Recipe of the Month:
Lemon & Basil Rainbow Trout
April 3, 2012
We usually smoke our trout and salmon, but decided to give this new recipe a shot. The lemon slices really make this dish, and the accent of basil and garlic puts it Read More
