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Report: National wildlife refuges severely understaffed

Mostly a problem in the west, where areas are much larger continue reading ›

Airbow’s arrival triggers debate, questions

New hunting implement, but in what seasons, and what states? continue reading ›

Hunting time: the rare bucks of autumn

The white-tailed deer that grow old and harbor the right genetics become those special Booners and bruisers continue reading ›

Hunters invited to pose CWD questions

DNR has scheduled three public meetings later this month to share information about its fight against chronic wasting disease and answer questions about CWD’s affect on future deer populations continue reading ›

Catfish by bow, more youth turkey opportunity

Allowing the take of catfish by bow and arrow, expanding the youth turkey hunt to two weekends and opening public sites to quail hunting – it took Gov. Bruce Rauner a matter of seconds to turn proposals into law at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. continue reading ›

Pike County dropped from late winter deer hunt; deer-vehicle accident rates at center of debate

DNR has released the list of counties open to the 2016-17 late winter deer season continue reading ›

Why do coyotes and wolves howl?

Researchers examine meaning for the vocalizations continue reading ›

Gearing up and planning for early season upland bird hunting

Think conservation when purchasing the equipment you haul afield this autumn for grouse, pheasants, and woodcock. continue reading ›

How mountain biking will make you a better hunter

From weight loss to improved balance and stamina, mountain biking can help sportsmen get more out of their time afield continue reading ›

Archery hunting: to cam or not to cam that new bow

Much of the former differences between cammed and ‘wheel’ bows have disappeared, or nearly so continue reading ›

State CWD report: 72 positive deer in FY16

There were 72 CWD-positive deer identified in Illinois during the recently ended fiscal year, only one more than the 71 positives discovered during FY 2015 continue reading ›

State CWD report shows 72 positive cases in FY 2016

DNR’s annual report indicates that the number of positive deer remained very similar to last year, when 71 cases were confirmed. However, the number is much higher than during the first decade of monitoring (2003-2013). continue reading ›

Hunters take note: deer, turkey permit deadlines nearing

Fall applications for deer and turkey hunting permits are due in the next week continue reading ›

One-shot archery practice best simulates your hunting scenario

Certainly multiple-arrow sessions have their place in developing your shooting form, building your muscles and tightening your groups. But don’t ignore a one-shot practice regimen. continue reading ›

Deer season to look similar

Like a good Alfred Hitchcock film, DNR’s deer program in recent years has been able to create suspense, build suspense and even hold suspense. continue reading ›