Coming up this weekend on Episode 29:

- We’ll welcome Steve Ettinger, Executive Director of the Illinois Conservation Foundation! Steve will share the background of this great nonprofit, and some of their upcoming activities!

- In our CIO Fishing Report, we welcome back Reagan Smith at Reag's Guide Service! We’ll talk summer white & yellow bass fishing on Lake Springfield!

- Our “Celebrity Sportswomen” segment features Madison Thomas, of Taylorville! Madison is Regional Radio’s Administrative Assistant, and passionate about waterfowl hunting, photography, & more!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Zachary Burcham, of Decatur, and his monster Lake Decatur slab!

- We’ll also learn about some new recreational opportunities in DeWitt County as we welcome Denise Bilski, owner/operator of Weldon Springs Restaurant & Kayak Rental!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday 10a - 870 WTIM-Taylorville

Sunday 8a - 1520 WHOW-Clinton

Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

Sunday 8a - 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Podcast Monday at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 28 - 7/24 & 7/25/21

Laindree Richardson - Bassmaster All-American

CIO Fishing Report w/ Shiloh Shoppell - So Ill Guide Service

CIO "Celebrity Sportsmen" w/ Bryan Booth, of Bob Ridings in Pana

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Ryan Kauzlarich, of Bethany

Jean Rogers - HOOAH Deer Hunt For Heroes

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday at 10a on 870 WTIM - Taylorville

Sunday at 8a on 1520 WHOW - Clinton

Sunday at 8a on 106.5FM - Bloomington/Normal

Sunday at 8a on 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Monday podcast here at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 28:

- We’ll welcome southern Illinois native - Laindree Richardson, of Benton High School! Laindree is going into her senior year, and was one of 12 anglers in the nation named to the 2021 Bassmaster All-American team!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Shiloh Shoppell at So Ill Guide Service! We’ll talk summer crappie from south central Illinois up to Decatur!

- Our “Celebrity Sportsmen” segment features Bryan Booth, Finance Manager at Bob Ridings in Pana! We’ll talk about a variety of outdoor family activities!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Ryan Kauzlarich, of Bethany, and the awesome story of his PB Sangchris flathead!

- We’ll also welcome Jean Rogers with HOOAH Deer Hunt For Heroes! We’ll learn about this local veterans group, and a big fundraiser coming up next weekend!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday 10a - 870 WTIM-Taylorville

Sunday 8a - 1520 WHOW-Clinton

Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

Sunday 8a - 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Podcast Monday at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 27 Archive - 7/17 & 7/18/21

Russ Bailey - Brushpile Fishing

CIO Fishing Report w/ Dustin Reynolds - Feel The Thump Guide Service

CIO "Celebrity Sportsmen" w/ Officer Mike Bennett, of Clinton PD

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Jim Kozak, of Hudson

Nate Ferriell - Nate F Fishing on YouTube

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday at 10a on 870 WTIM - Taylorville

Sunday at 8a on 1520 WHOW - Clinton

Sunday at 8a on 106.5FM - Bloomington/Normal

Sunday at 8a on 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Monday podcast here at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 27:

- We’ll welcome back the host of BrushPile Fishing, Russ Bailey! Russ has been busy filming for season 8, including a stop at Lale Shelbyville! Plus summer crappie tips & more!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Dustin Reynolds at Feel The Thump Guide Service! We’ll talk crappie on Clinton & Shelbyville, thermoclines, & more!

- Our “Celebrity Sportsmen” segment features officer Mike Bennett, of the Clinton Police Department! We’ll talk about a variety of hunting & fishing topics!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from Jim Kozak, of Hudson! Jim has some amazing nature pics that we’ll talk about!

- We’ll also welcome Nate Ferriell, of Decatur, to talk about his YouTube channel - Nate F Fishing!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday 10a - 870 WTIM-Taylorville

Sunday 8a - 1520 WHOW-Clinton

Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

Sunday 8a - 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Podcast Monday at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley In Decatur

Episode 26 Archive - 7/10 & 7/11/21

Trevor McKinney - Top 35 @ BassMaster Classic

CIO Fishing Report w/ Jason Hill - Hill's Guide Service

Cole Miller - Assistant Coach of Greenville Bass Fishing Team

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Stone Stith, of Clinton

Patrick Long - Omega Outdoors 

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday at 10a on 870 WTIM - Taylorville

Sunday at 8a on 1520 WHOW - Clinton

Sunday at 8a on 106.5FM - Bloomington/Normal

Sunday at 8a on 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Monday podcast here at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 26:

- Fresh off a Top 35 finish at the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, we’ll welcome back southern IL native - Trevor McKinney! We’ll talk Classic, summer bass tips, & lightning!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Jason Hill at Hill's Guide Service! We’ll talk Catfish & Crappie on Clinton, Shelbyville, & other area lakes!

- Cole Miller, Assistant Coach of the Greenville High School bass team joins us to talk about expanding fishing opportunities for teens!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” comes from 9-year old Stone Stith, of Clinton, and his 43-pound flathead!

- We’ll also welcome Patrick Long, of Omega Outdoors! Patrick writes a ton of great outdoors articles, and he’ll tell us about it!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday 10a - 870 WTIM-Taylorville

Sunday 8a - 1520 WHOW-Clinton

Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

Sunday 8a - 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Podcast Monday at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Episode 25 Archive - 7/3 & 7/4/21

Captain John Williamson - IDNR Conservation Police

CIO Fishing Report w/ Matt England @ England Expeditions

CIO "Celebrity Sportsmen" w/ Eric Kibler - Kibler's Taxidermy

Archers Alley "Catch of the Week" - Henry & Stacy Nichols, of Clinton

Randy Cooke - Sangchris Waterfowlers Association

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday at 10a on 870 WTIM - Taylorville

Sunday at 8a on 1520 WHOW - Clinton

Sunday at 8a on 106.5FM - Bloomington/Normal

Sunday at 8a on 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Monday podcast here at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley in Decatur

Coming up this weekend on Episode 25:

- We’ll welcome back Captain John Williamson, of the Illinois Conservation Police! John will recap a wild week at Clinton Lake & get us ready for safe weekend on the water!

- Our CIO Fishing Report comes from Matthew Daniel England at England Expeditions Inc.! Matt gives a great rundown on Lake Shelbyville crappie & walleye!

- Our “Celebrity Sportsmen” segment features Eric Kibler, of Kibler's Taxidermy! Eric will discuss his decades of experience mounting whitetail!

- Our Archers Alley “Catch of the Week” features 6-year old Henry, and his mom Stacy Nichols, of Clinton!

- We’ll also welcome Randy Cooke, President of the Sangchris Waterfowlers Association! We’ll learn about the group, and their upcoming youth outdoor day!

Central Illinois Outdoors airs every:

Saturday 10a - 870 WTIM-Taylorville

Sunday 8a - 1520 WHOW-Clinton

Sunday 8a - 106.5FM - Bloomington

Sunday 8a - 96.5TheWinner-Taylorville

Podcast Monday at the CIO website!

Brought to you by:

Bob Ridings in Pana

Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Archers Alley In Decatur