The coveted but common 6-pound bass in Lake of Egypt had downsized in recent years, with anglers pulling in more 4- and 5-pound largemouths than those nearing the magical 7-pound mark on the scale.
But the fishing – and the catching – remains steady.
The 5-pound bass now a target at Lake of Egypt in Illinois Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the April 5, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the April 5, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois farmers battling black vulture disturbances are being encouraged to obtain a depredation permit through the Illinois Farm Bureau again this year.
IFB recently secured a statewide permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The permit became effective April 1 and will be valid through March 31, 2025.
The Supreme Court’s decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country’s wetlands.
Illinois does not have a standalone program, and one organization hopes state legislators will pass measures to change this. Wetlands clean the water, reduce flooding and provide fish and wildlife habitat.
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 5, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Folks who read this newspaper on a regular basis tend to be a step or two ahead of me, which isn’t all that difficult of a task, yet I appreciate it nonetheless.
Ralph Loos: Attacks on Illinois bobcat season again fail to stalk important facts Read More »
Two eaglets died after strong winds blew a bald eagle nest out of the top of a tree in southern Illinois.
It happened on Miller City Road near Horseshoe Lake.
Two eaglets blown from tree in Illinois storm Read More »
The 2024 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 6 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.
DNR stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season. An additional 80,000 trout will be stocked for the fall trout season, which begins in October.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Spring trout fishing opens April 6 Read More »
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