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Hidden Treasures: Armadillos & Sturgeon in Illinois!

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Outdoor Notes from Chicago and Beyond

Wildlife Spotlight
Jim Dooley shared a unique wildlife sighting on Sunday, February 2. While walking on the David Kenney Trail in Carbondale, he spotted an armadillo just three feet away. He managed to snap a quick photo before it scurried away. Armadillos are slowly moving northward in Illinois, though they are still rare. If you see one in northern Illinois, consider reporting your sighting.

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Unusual Animal Sightings
Help track wildlife by reporting any rare or unexpected animal sightings in your area.

Interesting Fact
It took only 17 minutes to reach the six-fish sturgeon quota on Black Lake in Michigan on February 1, marking the fastest sturgeon season ever. If you love fishing, this is an event worth attending at least once.

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Upcoming Events

Bird Watching

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Fishing Gatherings

  • Feb. 11 (Tuesday): John Bette of Stealth Tackle will speak at Chicagoland Muskie Hunters, North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., Glenview, at 7:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 12 (Wednesday): Darrell Toliver’s talk, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” at Lake Geneva Fishing Club, Poplar Creek Bowl, Hoffman Estates, at 6 p.m.
  • Feb. 13 (Thursday): Fisheries biologist Seth Love speaks at Riverside Fishing Club, Berwyn Moose Lodge 424, at 6:45 p.m.

Outdoor Shows & Events

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  • Feb. 8 (Today): DRiFT Fly Fishing Auction, Villa Park VFW
  • Feb. 8 (Today): Ice Fishing Derby at Turtle Beach Marina, Antioch
  • Feb. 9 (Sunday): Henry Decoy Show, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe
  • Feb. 12-16 (Wed-Sun): NWTF Convention & Sport Show, Nashville, TN
  • Feb. 13-16 (Thu-Sun): Chicago RV & Camping Show, Rosemont
  • Feb. 14-16 & 19-23: Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show
  • Feb. 14-16: Muskie Expo Milwaukee, West Bend, WI
  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Salmon Unlimited Swap Meet, River Grove
  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Fish Tales and Tackle Sales Swap Meet, La Porte, IN

Hunting & Fishing Permits

  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons end
  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Last day to report windshield cards

Hunter Safety Courses

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  • March 8-9: Bridgeview, sign up at Bridgeview Park District or call (708) 594-1818.
  • March 15-16: Diamond Indoor Trap Range

For the complete list of safety courses, visit dnr2.illinois.gov.

Boating Safety with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Weekend Navigator, Villa Park (Contact Don Goff at [email protected])
  • Feb. 15 (Saturday): Boat America Course, Fox Lake (Contact Winston Tumaneng at [email protected])

Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!

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