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Inside Alex Honnold’s Tricked-Out New Adventure Van
Back in 2014, pro climber Alex Honnold gave us a tour of the 2002 Ford Econoline E150 he used as his mobile base camp. That van served him...
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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Rolling on Foam: Vittoria Air-Liner Mountain Bike Tire Inserts Reviewed https://ift.tt/2NpsOCP
As riders push mountain bikes harder and faster, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep air in the tires. Vittoria’s Air-Liner foam inserts reduce the risk of flats and wheel damage while pushing the performance envelope.
Tubeless tires are among the best things to hit mountain bikes since the suspension fork. They permit low tire pressures for increased traction while reducing the threat of pinch flats. But there are drawbacks. Low air pressure and hard impacts regularly cause catastrophic damage to tire casings and rims.
Although foam tire liners are nothing new, they’re gaining in popularity. Vittoria Air-Liners are the newest and solve many of the foibles other inserts suffer like tricky installation, limited protection, and added rotational weight.
Vittoria Air-Liner: No-Compromise Design
Vittoria’s engineering team created its tire inserts to mitigate common compromises. Made of a specially formulated polymer, the lightweight foam doesn’t absorb liquids, making it compatible with all tire sealants. It’s dense enough to guard against hard hits and even functions as a run-flat solution in the event of total air loss. But it retains enough elasticity for lively and dynamic trail feedback.
The dual-channel cutouts are central to the liner’s functionality. At the rim bed, the shallow groove aids installation by keeping the liner aligned and accepts any standard valve stem. Along the outer edge, a deep cutout creates two pointed peaks just below the contact patch. The main feature of the triangulated shape is its progressive rate of energy damping.
Because the liner consumes so much of the tire’s inner volume, there is less air to compress, which reduces undesirable rebound, or bounce. The attenuated shock absorption prevents the tire from deflecting off bumps and acts like dampened suspension for your tires.
The most noteworthy attribute of the shape is the full reinforcement of the sidewall. Riding with low air pressure typically sacrifices lateral sidewall support. When leaned into a hard turn, underinflated tires flex causing an unnerving feeling of instability. If pushed too hard, tires can unseat causing instant deflation. With the Air-Liners in place, the sidewalls feel substantially more supported.
Vittoria Air-Liner Installation and Field Repair
Mention the words “tire liner” to many mechanics, and they scatter like rats. Installation usually results in bloody knuckles and a fist full of head hair. By contrast, Vittoria’s foam tube pops into place with surprising ease.
Sold in a single length to accommodate all wheel diameters, Air-Liners are available in four widths, covering everything from 1.9-inch XC tires to 4-inch fatbike wheels. Each kit is trimmed to length and held together with a zip tie. A thin coating of water helps the liner slip into place.
Removal isn’t nearly as challenging as other tire liners but still requires considerable effort. Because the foam insert presses the tire against the rim wall, getting a tire lever under the bead takes some doing. Field repairs — not that you should need to make many — are tricky.
The Shred Test
The most noticeable difference with Air-Liners is the muted damping. Not to say the tires feel dead or wooden, but it’s a unique sensation when hitting roots and rocks. With so little air to manipulate, adjusting tire pressure by just a few pounds makes a significant change. If you’re not a tire pressure pedant now, you will need to become one.
When put to an aggressive lean, Air-Liners support the sidewall but still produce some residual squirm. Hard-charging turns at low PSI still feel a bit dodgy. But, the cutout at center of the liner maintains a natural transition from the tire’s center line to the cornering edge. Despite feeling the sidewalls wrinkle and wiggle, there’s no fear of a tire burping air or collapsing on itself. In that regard, they inspire confidence in corners.
Perhaps the most compelling endorsement comes from the pro race circuit. This summer, Gregor Raggl won the Austrian National Cross Country Championships using an Air-Liner insert in his rear tire. In doing so, he’s likely the first person to win a national XC title with a tire liner. He went on to say he has yet to flat in a race with Air-Liners installed.
Who Needs Air-Liners?
If you’re a proponent of high pressures –– and you shouldn’t be –– you won’t reap the full benefits of the Air-Liner system. But it could save you from a ride-ending tire cut or damaged rim. Outside of that scenario, the advantages are minimal.
For those who embrace low tire pressures, Air-Liners will likely improve your riding enjoyment. Not only in the ability to thwart tire damage, but the composed ride quality is quite nice. For riders rolling on expensive carbon fiber rims, Air-Liners are a sound insurance policy.
The Wrap Up
At $85 per wheel, Vittoria’s super foam is not a small investment, but it’s worthwhile. Tires and rims aren’t cheap, and Air-Liners could save both from an early demise. Unlike other liners, the low 90-gram weight for the 1.9-2.25 kit makes no discernible alteration to acceleration or handling. Most riders would be hard pressed to feel the added grams.
For riders phobic of flat tires, Air-Liners certainly reduce the risk of tire cuts, but the performance gains and ease of use set them apart from other systems.
Christophe Noel is a freelance journalist, photographer, and general vagabond. A seeker of stories untold, he can often be found with a map in hand, lost, in the most remote corners of the globe. The founder of Clean Drink Adventures, he believes in the power of the traveler and doing good as you go.
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Trailer: ‘Face of Winter’ a Tribute to Legendary Filmmaker Warren Miller https://ift.tt/2NnSX4U
Warren Miller, a legend of ski cinematography, passed away in January 2018. Now, the company that still carries his name will honor his legacy in film.
Warren Miller Entertainment just dropped the trailer for its 2018 ski film today. Called “Face of Winter,” the trailer kicks off with Miller’s recognizable voice.
“Some of the best things in life are found off the beaten path,” Miller extolls. We couldn’t agree more.
As described on YouTube, Warren Miller Entertainment has this to say about “Face of Winter”:
Loving the pure joys of winter is something we have in common with the late, great Warren Miller — who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This fall, Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment presented by Volkswagen, will bring new and veteran athletes together to pay tribute to the man who started it all.
Learn more at warrenmiller.com.
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Athleta Spent 2 Years Perfecting My New Favorite Underwear https://ift.tt/2Niv4vJ
Athleta said its new performance underwear line took two years to develop. I reviewed all three styles to see if the extra research and development was worth it.
If you run, lift weights, backpack, or do anything remotely sweaty while needing underwear, you know that having a layer that stays there, but is also barely there, is critical for performance — and lack of annoyance.
We all know the issues of nonathletic underwear: bunching, wedgies, embarrassing sweat stains, stink, chafing, even infections from wetness that can’t escape or dry quickly enough.
I must confess, I’m one of these very people who try to get by in any under-layer because it was the last thing left in my drawer, because I forgot to pack a change for post-work exercise, or because I’m too cheap to invest in performance wear for my rear end.
Athleta Underwear for the Win
That said, after testing Athleta’s new performance underwear line, I’m a convert. Even at $16 a pop, count me in for adding one of these in every color (but maybe not every style) to my wardrobe. Putting these on is certainly worth the extra few brain fires required just so I don’t spend half my run wondering if any of the above-mentioned undie issues will ensue mid-stride.
So let’s get to this TMI topic. One caveat: I’m a fan of Athleta apparel in general. Yes, I know this is a large Gap-owned apparel corporation. Hey, I like to support the little guys and gals as much as you do. But when you find a long-sleeve running shirt that actually fits the length of your arms, you will go back for more and more. And that’s what I’ve done with Athleta over the years. Rarely have I been disappointed.
So I was excited to try the sporty brand’s latest release: underwear. Athleta’s new intimates line is designed for performance. The line comes with three models: Performa, Incognita, and Natura. I got to know all three intimately and found mostly positives. That said, I only tried one cut for each style, so keep that in mind too.
Athleta Incognita Review
I was drawn to the Incognita immediately. Like many women who live in tight-fitting leggings for play, and sometimes even for work, I have an absolute disdain for panty lines. I mean, it’s so bad that I turn the other way when I see this lumpy display on the street. So the thinnest, sheerest, most barely there underwear options are usually the ones I gravitate toward.
To put the Incognita bikini to test, I tried medium-rise, medium-seat underwear where I needed the no-show factor the most: running tights. I don’t do traditional running shorts with the underwear built right in. I run year-round in tights at different lengths and materials, so I always need something super modest underneath. However, Athleta markets the Incognita as best for less sweaty workouts like yoga.
You know you’ve found a good piece of gear when you put it on and never think about it until you’re off to the shower. And that’s exactly what these lightweight briefs did. No sliding, no uncomfortable wetness, no weird seams for chafing at pressure points, no nothing. Just how I like it.
Running is one of the sweatiest activities out there for the lower half. So if they held up for these sessions, I can see the Incognita working for anything under the high bar I set. In fact, they’re the kind of underwear that you put on for work and stay in for the workout. No changing necessary.
The Incognita comes in three styles: a front-dipping bikini, high-waisted brief, and a thong. There are eight total colors, from mocha to milkshake, for loading up on the bikini. But the brief comes in only four colors, and the thong in three.
Athleta Performa Review
The second style, the Performa, I put to test on a recent backpacking trip. Altheta suggests using this style of underwear for medium- and high-impact workouts at the gym or outdoors. I went with the latter, due to my leggings-and-lines issues. Because the Performa brief had very faint seamlines, I felt comfortable wearing the full-seated bikini with a pair of ultralight Helly Hansen hiking pants.
I quickly found the Performa lived up to its name. The mesh material did exactly what it was touted to do: let my butt breathe. Even with the “stay-put” breathable fabric in a more full-coverage style, I completely forgot I had underwear on.
This was especially helpful given that a 40-pound pack was resting directly on my hips, at the lip of these briefs. In this specific case, the Performa’s bonded seam was the bomb.
The performance part of the Performa was its ability to lock out stink — and dry quickly if we’d been caught in a downpour. I could also see rinsing these briefs out in a lake or sink for reuse given how quickly they soaked up the sun.
With the Performa, there are just two style options: a thong (three colors) and a bikini (four colors), all $16.
Athleta Natura Review
Touted as “everyday” underwear, the Natura was my last test. Again, even in a full-seated bikini brief, which I don’t wear very often, this style was super comfortable. The Natura’s organic cotton felt appropriately “natural” against the skin. I thought I’d feel the seams, but I didn’t. And for a nice feminine touch, the brief’s organic cotton was molded in a pretty lace pattern — not itchy at all.
But the Natura underwear is the most visible of the three styles. It showed a seamline, albeit one that was barely discernible in heavier fabrics like jeans. I wouldn’t wear this style with anything tighter fitting, but I would certainly try a Natura thong for pure comfort all day long.
True to its billing, the Natura’s stretch factor was primary in this style. It provided an easy kind of stretch that held you in while not cutting off circulation or creating unnecessary fat folds. Ladies, you know what I mean.
But be warned: This bikini sits well below the natural waist. So reconsider if you don’t like low riders. As you may know, a thong style hits higher in the front and the back, so in the Natura, this could be the best way to go.
All in all, the Natura stretched well from office to open space. I wouldn’t hesitate to stock up on these everyday undies in all the modern colors: black, desert rose, and auberge.
So that’s my take on the complete Athleta underwear line. But the decision is yours to make. Check for select stores now carrying the performance line and head in to try some of these for yourself. I’ll be curious to hear your feedback on Athleta’s latest endeavor.
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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 7, 2018 https://ift.tt/2wQgH7k
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides.
North
Chain: White and yellow bass are hitting Mepps spinners, pinkie jigs or live bait. Pike are being caught around creek mouths. Muskies and walleyes are fair. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers. Bluegills and crappies good, falling into deeper waters (8 to 15 feet). Bass are also biting well as water has cooled some in recent days. Bigger fish are starting to move shallow, though the best bet is still fishing weed edges with soft plastics. Some fish also coming on frogs over the weeds. Walleyes are good at the bridges on leeches and crawlers when there is moving water.
Shabbona: Crappie fishing is good, but you will have to look for them. They are deep in the east bay deep trees. Look for them 20 feet down right down to the bottom of the lake. Crappies are also being caught in the deeper structures like the three fish cribs that are located on the northern part of the road bed. Use crappie minnows, Aberdeen hooks and slip bobbers for best results. Walleye fishing is fair with some larger fish showing up. Look for walleyes on the deeper flats, the steeper drop offs, the deeper weedlines and the rock piles. For best results, use jumbo leeches. Bass fishing has slowed a bit. Some bass are being caught over the rockpiles by anglers using leeches. For some very exciting action use Scum Frogs on top of the weed mats or lily pads.
Braidwood: Catfish are good on shrimp and cheesebaits. Bluegills very good on waxworms and red worms at Mazonia. Good bass fishing at Mazonia, but clear water can make for tough fishing.
DuPage Forest Preserve: Bass and bluegills good in deep water at Corey Lake. Mallard Lake good on catfish, crappies and walleyes. Silver Lake at Blackwell slow and weedy. Pratt Lake slow.
Heidecke: Walleyes good on crawlers and jigs. Catfish fair, with several from 4 to 6 pounds reported on stinkbaits or crawlers.
Lake Michigan (Chicago Area): Panfish best in harbors. Perch slow from shore. Harbors holding good panfish near weeds. Kings, coho, browns and rainbows being caught in 50-80 feet of water.
Lake Michigan (Waukegan): Kings and coho slowing, but being caught in 50-90 feet, depending on time of day, on spoons, Dodgers or flies.
South
Devils’ Kitchen: Bass action has been good around shallows with spinners and plastic worms. Bluegills good on worms and crickets.
Crab Orchard Lake: Fishing traffic has been fairly light. Crappie anglers are holding in water 8-10 feet over cover or around bridge pillars. Minnows and jigs have been equally effective. Catfish are hitting throughout the lake on cut shad, leeches and stinkbaits. Some bluegill anglers are still reporting success around the rip rap on wax worms and crickets. Bass anglers are picking up some fish early and the mornings and late in the evenings working soft plastics or topwater baits around the weedbeds.
Horseshoe Lake: Catfish anglers are still reporting good success drift fishing nightcrawlers throughout the lake. Crappie action has improved a bit in the past few weeks. Anglers are working brush piles on the outer edge of the tree lines. Minnows or chartreuse jigs are the primary baits. Bass and bluegill action has been slow.
Carlyle Lake: White bass are biting well below the spillway, with a few fish coming from near the trestles and the silos. Whites are also biting on the main lake on the flats. Channel cats are good on the lake for anglers drifting or jug fishing with cut bait or leeches. Good catches reported near Keyesport and Boulder. Flathead are also biting near the spillway on bluegills. Cut bait also working as are slab spoons thrown up along the wall. Crappies good below the dam.
Lake Murphysboro: Catfish are the best bet. Catfish are being caught throughout the lake on nightcrawlers, chicken liver, large minnows and stinkbaits. Bluegills remain fair in 6-8 feet of water. Wax worms, crickets and red wigglers are all producing good catches. Crappies have been fair at best. Fish are holding in deep areas. Bass anglers are reporting fair to good success on spinnerbaits and soft plastics.
Kinkaid Lake: Fishing traffic has slowed somewhat. Anglers are still catching some crappies over cover at 10-15 feet. Minnows are preferred over jigs. Catfish anglers are still reporting good success. The best catfish action has been on nightcrawlers, chicken liver, large minnows and stinkbaits. Bass action remains fair. Bluegill action has slowed down during the past week. There were no reports on walleyes or white bass.
Lake of Egypt: Fishing has improved, particularly in the late evening and through the night. Anglers are working around the weedbeds and drop-offs with Rat-L-Traps. Crappies are still slow. Some catfish anglers are reporting limited success on chicken livers. Bluegills are being caught in good numbers on the typical baits, but most fish are running small.
Little Grassy: Catfish action has been good throughout the lake. The best action has been on nightcrawlers. Bluegill action is spotty. Most bluegills are holding in 6-8 feet of water and can be caught on crickets and wax worms. A few crappie anglers have taken some nice fish in 15-20 feet. The best crappie action has been on minnows. Bass anglers are reporting fair numbers of fish, although most are running small.
Rend Lake: Fishing is rated good across the board. Catfish anglers are still working the subimpoundment dams and are drift fishing in Gun Creek, rip rap areas and shallow humps. Chicken livers, nightcrawlers, leeches, stinkbaits and shrimp are all producing good catches. Bass are rated good on a jig and pig, black buzzbaits and spinnerbaits around Illinois 154, Jackie Branch and Gun Creek. Crappies also earn a good rating. Minnows, chartreuse jigs, white jigs and pink/green jigs are producing fish in 6-10 feet of water over Christmas tree sets and near bridge pillars. Anglers are also drift fishing north of Route 154 and around the Gun Creek bridge. Bluegills are still being caught on wax worms, crickets and red wigglers in shallow coves. Some white bass anglers are reporting good success fishing slab spoons, Little Georges and curly tail jigs near shallow areas.
Central
Lake Taylorville: Bass fair on crankbaits and tubes. Some being taken with little jigs. A few channel catfish but not very big.
Lake Bloomington: Hybrid stripers are fair, with best action early and just before dusk when fish are chasing shad on the surface and hitting jigs or Roadrunners. Bass best on jigs, chatterbaits and soft plastics off points with timber and along the weeds in the evenings. Catfish are fair on dipbaits and crawlers. Late evenings are best. Anglers are catching some crappies up to 12 inches in 12-18 feet of water. Drifting jigs is working best for these suspended fish.
Lake Shelbyville: Bass have been good in shallows and coves. Walleyes are good over newly covered rock and rip-rap. Crappies are spotty. Muskies are being caught in deeper waters.
Evergreen Lake: Crappies, catfish and bluegills are best. Crappies are still biting in the evening and after dark. Good spots continue to be the boat rental, swimming beach, and pumphouse areas. Tube jigs with or without a minnow best. The saugeyes have really slowed down. The bass on the other hand have picked up. Fishermen are picking them up in the shallower areas on plastics worked slowly. Bluegills are still biting very good as well. Waxworms and redworms still best in shallow water structure. Catfish are still biting pretty good, too. Cheese and stinkbaits best in evening times, especially around the swimming beach, pumphouse and on top of spillway. Muskies are slow and water temperatures are such that stress may kill them.
Clinton Lake: Catfish very good on guts, shrimp and shad. A few crappies on jigs and minnows. White bass fair on bladebaits. Some walleyes on Big Dudes. Reports of hybrids and walleyes below the spillway. Largemouths good on spinners, plastics.
Lake Springfield: Bass good on plastics and crankbaits. Catfish biting hard on just about anything. A 70-pound blue cat was caught recently during a night fishing trip.
Rivers
Illinois River: At Ottawa, catfish are good. Best on shrimp, chicken liver and shad. Near Peoria, channel catfish good along channel edges. White bass are good on Little Georges. Near Starved Rock, white bass are good on bladebaits. Catfish good on cut shad and dipbaits. Smallmouth bass and catfish still good in the big Vermilion River, which is low and clean and was not impacted by recent rains. Flathead catfish are hitting well on bluegills, and channel cats are biting on dipbait. White bass are also good from Peru to Henry on bladebaits or silver spinners on sand flats or pea gravel bars. Near Spring Valley, catfish biting on herring and shad. White bass good. Near Chillicothe, white bass are decent on Panther Martins. Near Henry, catfish good on nightcrawlers. White bass good on nightcrawlers near the marina.
Kaskaskia River: Bass action is rated excellent in the creeks and oxbows, particularly in clear water areas. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are the best bet. Catfish are rated excellent in the lock and dam tailwater on shad. White bass are good near the tailwater and the mouths of creeks using small spinners and crankbaits. Crappies are rated poor with some fish being caught on minnows.
Mississippi River: At Pools 13-14, water levels are stable to slowly falling and temperature at Guttenberg is 74 degrees, which is much cooler than expected for this time of year. Walleye fishing is good to excellent.
Kankakee River: At the Kankakee Dam, catfish are good on minnows, nightcrawlers and dipbaits. Near Momence, catfish are good on minnows, cheesebaits and chicken livers and smallmouth bass are fair.
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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Sept. 7, 2018 https://ift.tt/2QaAfML
Season Dates
Oct. 1: Archery deer season opens.
Oct. 1: Archery turkey season opens.
Banquets/Fundraisers
Sept. 13: Bureau County PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bureau County Metro Center, Princeton. For more info call Rick Rokosz, 815-646-4800.
Sept. 15: Illinois River Bottom WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., The Forman Center, Manito. For more info call Matt Davis, 309-221-9935.
Sept. 20: Rockford WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lino’s, Rockford. For more info call Pete Blassage, 618-289-4834.
Sept. 22: Loud Thunder WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Camden Centre, Milan. For more info call Tony Petreikis, 309-644-0008.
Sept. 28: Central Illinois WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Effingham. For more info call Janice Wernsing, 217-821-8801.
Oct. 6: Alexander County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander, Pulaski Sportsmans Club, Miller City. For more info call Susan Bigham, 618-776-5882.
Oct. 11: Muddy River WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Tipton Auction House, Thomson. For more info call Tom Dersham, 563-219-2022.
Oct. 20: Southern Illinois Rack Attack WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church, Red Bud. For more info call Dusty Kolweier, 618-520-9592.
Special Events.
Jan. 24-27, 2019: North American Versatile Hunting Dog Assoc., Hilton Hotel, Bloomington, MN. For more info call Polly Norman, 847-253-6488.
Shooting/Archery
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Blackhawk Field Archers Schedule of Shoots, 10086 Forest Preserve Rd, Rockton, IL 61072. For more info call Brenda Lee, 708-567-7431.
Sept. 15-16: 61 Targets.
Sept. 23: Gun Shot Turkey Shoot, 10 a.m.
Meetings
Happy Hookers Bass Club meets the 1st Tues. of every month, 7 p.m., Haydens Crossing. For more info call Jim Pattin, 815-513-5687.
Calumet Region Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Sat. 11 a.m., Dolton. For more info call Julie Osborne, 708-525-4051.
Chicago#1 Chapter Izaak Walton League meets annually in July at national convention. For more info call Wendy Reid, 708-895-0850.
Decatur Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Fri. 7:30 p.m., Decatur. For more info call Jackie Wooten, 217-428-6403.
Kewanee Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Giant Goose Conservation & Education Center, Atkinson. For more info call Richard Gibson, 309-853-5245.
Elgin Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Elgin. For more info call William Jones, 847-742-3205.
Des Plaines Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Des Plaines. For more info call Donald Johanson, 847-358-9023.
Take Pride in America meets 2nd Mon. of every Month, 7 p.m., Crab Orchard Refuge Visitor Center. For more info call Ed Tresnak, 618-997-3344.
Frank Anetsberger Chapter Izaak Walton League meets Northbrook Civic Center, Northbrook. For more info call John Sundquist, 847-564-3266.
Geneseo Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Mon. 7:30 p.m., Geneseo. For more info call Victor Bianchetta, 309-944-6522.
Havana Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Sun. 1:30 p.m., Astoria. For more info call Dawn Butler, 309-241-7768.
Peoria Chapter Izaak Walton League Meets 2nd Tues. 6 p.m., East Peoria. For more info call John Purple, 309-681-4010.
Walter Sherry Memorial Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Wed. 7 p.m., Wilmington. For more info call Cindy Campbell, 815-723-5065.
Woodford County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Tues. 7 p.m., Metamora. For more info call Candace Kleen, 309-696-0208.
Silver Creek Quail Forever. Meets 1st Tues. of the Month. 7 p.m. For more info call Pat Daniels, 618-566-8072.
Quad County Hunters Chapter of Muskies Inc. Meets March-May and July-Feb. 2nd Thurs. of the month, 7:30 p.m. For more info call Duane Landmeier, 815-286-7170.
Northern Illinois Anglers Assoc. Meets on the 4th Wed. of the month, 7 p.m., B.B.S.C. For more info call Sam Thomas, 815-953-1372.
Arlington Anglers meets the 3rd Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m., Cabela’s Hoffman Estates. For more info call Tom Curtin, 312-560-9876.
Fox Valley Area Anglers meet every 4th Tues. of the Month, Tap House Grill, St. Charles, 7 p.m. For more info call Joe Waite, 847-867-6234.
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Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis
In Stephenson County, CPO Beltran responded to a complaint that a Freeport resident had a raccoon taken from the wild and was keeping it as a pet. Upon arrival, the raccoon was found to be domesticated and begging for food. CPO Beltran transported the animal to a licensed animal rehabilitator, and the woman was issued a citation for taking the raccoon from the wild and keeping it as a pet.
In LaSalle County, CPO Finn responded to a 911 call from Matthiessen State Park concerning two men with guns. The call turned out to be two men who were legally squirrel hunting. Then men were checked and found to have everything required to legally hunt at the site.
In Henry County, CPO Posateri received a call from a Galva man who wanted to turn himself in for shooting a badger out of season. He thought it was a ground hog; but after shooting it, he discovered that it was a male badger. He was issued a citation for the unlawful taking of a protected species, and several other written warnings were issued. Badgers are only allowed to be taken during the trapping season, and only one per season is allowed in the North zone.
In Fulton County, CPO Thompson received a trespassing complaint. He and CPO Elliott responded, and two male subjects were observed fishing without permission on private property. In addition, one of the individuals was in the water and attempting to snag fish. The men were cited for fishing without permission, and written warnings were issued for illegal snagging.
In Jersey County, CPO Goetten checked a fisherman for compliance on the Illinois River. The subject provided an Illinois resident fishing license, but the subject’s vehicle registration and identification confirmed he resided in Missouri. He admitted he had falsified residency in Illinois since the 1970s to obtain a license at a cheaper price. He was cited for providing fraudulent information to obtain a resident license and fishing without a valid license.
In Christian County, CPO Fraser stopped a vehicle traveling without visible registration. The driver stated he recently purchased the pickup truck and was transporting it to “Mudfest” where it would stay and not be driven on the road. The driver did not have registration or insurance for the vehicle. CPO Fraser detected the strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle, and a subsequent search uncovered less than 10 grams of cannabis and cannabis paraphernalia. The driver was given citations for driving without insurance, civil cannabis, and paraphernalia and released.
In Mason County, CPOs Blakeley, Fraser, Gilmer, and Wichern conducted boat patrols during the Redneck Fishing Tournament in the Bath chute on the Illinois River. Numerous boats were inspected during the two-day tournament. Warnings were issued for not wearing cutoff lanyards, fire extinguishers, Type IV throwable PFDs, and careless operation for boaters following too closely to another vessel. Citations were issued to boaters who failed to require their children (under age 13) to wear life jackets while the boat was underway.
In Sangamon County, CPO Macias was on patrol on Lake Springfield when he came across a subject fishing who did not have a fishing license.
The subject was from New York and did not speak English. The subject called a family member to serve as a translator. Through the interpreter, CPO Macias issued a citation and explained the methods to take care of the violation.
Northeast Zone – Capt. Brett Scroggins
In Kane County, While checking fishermen, CPO Knop observed a fisherman using a cast net while another person watched. Every time the net was brought in, both people shouted ecstatically as the contents of the net were dumped into a 5-gallon bucket. A fishing compliance check was conducted, and the fishermen had primarily been netting crappie and bluegill. Enforcement action was taken.
In McHenry County, CPOs Semenik and Davis were patrolling a gravel pit pond that was posted as no trespassing when they observed three subjects fishing in the area. One subject was found to be in possession of 21 grams of cocaine. He was transported to the McHenry County Jail and charged with a Class 1 Felony. The other two subjects were cited for fishing without permission and released at the scene.
In Kendall County, CPO Bergland and Sgt. Wollgast assisted the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department when human remains were found by volunteers picking up trash on an island in the Fox River near Montgomery. The responding deputies, investigators, coroners, and specialists were transported back and forth across the shallow river via the use of the Department’s airboat.
In Will County, CPOs Reid and Honiotes received a call from two boaters on the Kankakee River regarding a large group of individuals setting illegal trot lines and limb lines along the bank. The two groups got in a verbal altercation after the boats got tangled in the illegal trot lines. Enforcement action was taken against the group for: unlawful devices, no fishing license, alcohol in a restricted area, and having an unauthorized camp fire.
In Will County, CPO Reid observed a small jon boat without valid registration on the Kankakee River. The small watercraft had four occupants (including two children) and appeared very undersized for the river conditions and heavy recreational traffic as it bounced around off the wake from larger boats. Contact was made with the vessel, and it was discovered they did not have life jackets, a throwable floatation device, or other required safety equipment. The boat also did not have valid registration and was over its passenger capacity. Multiple citations/warnings were issued.
In Cook County, While assigned to patrol at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, CPO Stanbary observed a man fishing. The man claimed that he was holding the pole for his wife. A warning was warning was issued for no valid sport fishing license, and he was educated on how to obtain a license should he decide to fish in the future. During the patrol, he also issued a written warning to a fisherman who was parked in a restricted area. A warning was issued to a boater for unsecured batteries and no type IV throwable onboard his vessel.
In Cook County, CPO Ausmus conducted fishing enforcement at area ponds and observed three subjects fishing in the far back corner of a pond. When he returned to that area a short time later, he observed two male subjects in the same spot as earlier. CPO Ausmus talked with the third angler near his vehicle. The subject produced a valid sport fishing license and stated he had no fish. CPO Ausmus continued around the pond. Halfway back, the two anglers from earlier approached him. They stated they were not fishing and had not caught any fish. CPO Ausmus continued down to the area where he first observed them, and he located a large mouth bass in a bucket, along with two fishing poles with baited hooks in the water. One rod and reel was laying in the water, atop the moss and weeds. CPO Ausmus ordered all three subjects back to the fishing spot and asked for an explanation. Both subjects admitted to fishing, and neither of them had licenses.
The licensed angler admitted the bass was his, but he was not sure it was long enough to keep. The bass was measured, and it was of legal size. The two anglers were issued citations for unattended sport fishing devices and warnings for fishing without a valid sport fishing license. The owner of the pole that was in the pond was also issued a written warning for pollution of a waterway.
In Cook County, CPO Mooi was patrolling Lake Michigan when he observed a jet ski without registration being operated by a young child. A stop was conducted, and the operator was found to be ten years old. The operator did not have a boater safety certificate or an adult present. The father of the child was located, and a citation was issued for parental responsibility of the youthful operator. In a separate incident, CPO Mooi observed a child operating a jet ski with another child on the back. A stop was conducted, and the operator was found to be 14 years old, and the passenger was eight years old. The operator did not possess a valid boater safety certificate. The parent of the operator was located, and a citation was issued for parental responsibility of the youthful operator.
In Du Page County, CPO Ausmus investigated a complaint from the district biologist regarding a goose in distress. The complainant stated the goose had fishing line wrapped around its feet and wings. The complainant attempted to capture the goose but was unsuccessful. CPO Ausmus checked the area later that afternoon, and all the geese were gone.
In Du Page County, CPO Ausmus checked several anglers at Mallard Lake. Two subjects were located on a secluded point, and a fishing compliance check was conducted. One angler was issued a written warning for no fishing license, and the second angler was issued a written warning for fishing license not in possession.
In Du Page County, CPO Thornley conducted sport fish enforcement at the Des Plaines River. One fisherman was asked if he possessed a fishing license. The man stated neither he nor his 17-year-old daughter had a license. The man was issued a citation for no fishing license, and his daughter was issued a written warning for no fishing license.
CPO Mooi was patrolling Lake Michigan when he observed a boat traveling directly toward the closed Chicago Harbor lock gates. CPO Mooi informed the boat’s operator that it would be a few minutes before the lock would open, and he would need to wait north of the gates. While inside the lock chamber, CPO Mooi observed the operator having difficulties getting his boat seated against the wall. Upon exiting the lock, the boat was operating on the south side of the river, against the flow of traffic. CPO Mooi activated the lights on his patrol boat, and a stop was conducted. After the safety inspection and field sobriety testing, the operator was arrested for OUI. The operator refused to provide a breath sample. In a separate incident, CPO Mooi observed a boat coming out of the lock making a very erratic turn. An attempt was made to stop the vessel, but it continued traveling away from the patrol boat. The suspect vessel operated dangerously close to a commercial vessel, coming directly under the commercial vessel’s bow, narrowly avoiding a collision. A stop was finally made on the suspect vessel, and a safety inspection was conducted. The operator was subsequently arrested for OUI (BAC of .162 percent).
South Zone – Capt. Jim Mayes
In Cumberland County, CPO Wellum assisted with location of overdue “tubers” on the Embarrass River. The subjects had been on the River for over 13 hours before being located. There were no injuries, but all three subjects were tired and cold.
In Madison County, CPO Liebl arrested a Missouri man for fishing without a valid fishing license. The man said he had recently bought a license but did not have it with him. A check of his license history showed he had not purchased a fishing license in Illinois since 2006.
In Franklin County, CPOs Lay, Folden, and Williams assisted with the search and recovery of a suspected drowning victim at Rend Lake. An elderly Jefferson County man appeared to have been fishing along a rocky shoreline area of Rend Lake. The fisherman was found via sonar equipment, and the Rend Lake dive team recovered the victim.
In Jefferson County, CPO Lay, Sgt. Cariens, and Rend Lake Corps of Engineers rangers responded to the Ina boat access area of Rend Lake after learning of a reported boat accident. The boat with five occupants had been operating a half mile northwest of the Ina access area when they hit a submerged stump which caused significant damage to the boat’s hull. The boat’s operator was able to bring the boat to the launch at Ina and pull it out of the water. No injuries were reported; however, the damage to the hull was estimated to be over $2,000.
In Marion County, CPO Buhnerkempe cited a Centralia man for unlawfully poisoning wildlife. The man placed methomyl poison near his barn to control nuisance animals. Methomyl is extremely toxic to small animals and typically, within minutes, kills anything that ingests it. Other animals, including pets, that consume the dead animal can be poisoned as well. Poisoning wildlife is a serious offense and carries a minimum fine of $500 and up to a year in jail.
In Richland County, CPO Roper received a complaint regarding an individual who was unlawfully trapping raccoons inside the city limits of Olney. It was determined that this individual was trapping the raccoons to train hunting dogs. The man was issued one citation for unlawfully trapping a raccoon and retaining it alive.
In Jackson County, CPO Johnson assisted the Illinois State Police by running sonar grid patterns to try to locate guns that were allegedly tossed into the Mississippi River.
In Union County, CPO Vasicek, in collaboration with the US Forest Service, US Department of Agriculture, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Union County Animal Control, investigated a population of hogs that was introduced into the wild on Shawnee National Forest property. Approximately 20 pigs of several different ages, sexes, and varieties were released from a stock trailer near a wilderness area in the National Forest. Traps have captured several hogs, and the effort to capture the rest is ongoing.
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