Feb. 18 and 20: Bonfield, (815) 635-3198
WILD THINGS
Friday, Feb. 19, to Feb. 21 and Feb. 26-28: Wild Things 2021 Conference will held virtually, $15 per weekend or $30 for entire conference, wildthingscommunity.org.
ICE FISHING DERBY
Through Sunday, Feb. 14: Northern Illinois Conservation Club’s 61st annual Ice Fishing Derby, Chain O’Lakes, mynicc.org
BIRDING
FISH GATHERING
Tuesday, Feb. 16: Free virtual seminar by guide Bill Schultz on smallmouth bass in Door County, Arlington Anglers, 6:30 p.m., arlingtonanglers.com.
ILLINOIS PERMITS/SEASONS
Monday, Feb. 15: Rabbit season, squirrel season, and raccoon, opossum, fox and bobcat seasons end
Monday, Feb. 15: Final day, applications, site specific youth turkey hunts
DALE’S MAILBAG