DNR Officer Has Tips for Ice Fishermen

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Keith Wildeman
Keith Wildeman
The temperature has been below freezing pretty steadily over the past couple of weeks, leaving a nice layer of ice over many bodies of water in the Kankakee Valley. Conservation officer Keith Wildeman said the wintery conditions have given rise to ice fishing in the area, and he said it’s important that anyone venturing out on the ice be prepared and cautious.

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Ice Fishing Safety Reminders

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Keith Wildeman

Conservation Officer, Keith Wildeman, is in today to discuss ice fishing safety.

“Ice is never safe just because it can always change depending on weather conditions,” said Wildeman. “If we have a heavy snow like we did a few weeks back, the snow acts as an insulator and the ice will not form as quickly or as hard.”

What is the rule of thumb about the thickness of the ice?

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