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Title: New USDA Hardiness map
Post by: zcm_82 on Dec 05, 2023, 08:28 AM

USDA just updated the maps last month, the IL changes are pretty stark.

2012 map

(https://i.postimg.cc/dD6KsNhH/hardiness-zones-il-medium1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dD6KsNhH)

2023 map

(https://i.postimg.cc/WFpXX8sz/IL150-HS.png) (https://postimg.cc/WFpXX8sz)

Title: Re: New USDA Hardiness map
Post by: Finaddict59 on Dec 20, 2023, 05:31 PM

Okay been a heck of an ice season guess I’ll put my gear away! God I love il, 😂🤣 fishing soft water Friday mid 50s and rain next 5 days mid 50s X-mas day with lots a rain! Splurged on some new gear can’t even try it, had to travel all last season was hopeful this season would be better, but it’s rather bleak so far🤞🏻January & February hopefully! It would be nice to fish local! EL NINO.

Title: Re: New USDA Hardiness map
Post by: zcm_82 on Dec 20, 2023, 07:58 PM

Yeah, last season was lousy, and this one sure isn't looking good at this point.

I got out locally last year, but only a handful of days.