Longtime Illinois DNR Forest Wildlife Biologist John Kube, a hands-on professional who had roles in the successful rehabilitation of deer and wild turkey in the state, passed away at the age of 80 on Aug. 1.
Illinois wildlife biologist John Kube remembered for his impact on deer, turkeys Read More »
At this year’s Illinois State Fair, officials dedicated Conservation World 2024 in honor of the late Brent Manning, the longest-serving director of DNR and a nationally respected champion for conservation and natural resources stewardship.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Late Brent Manning honored at Conservation World Read More »
We’ve been scooped by Illinois DNR’s new version of the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which doesn’t bother me all that much, given that DNR’s top source for news is, well, DNR.
Like every other hunter in the state, I spend hours flipping through pages of the Digest – or clicking through pages of the Digest, as is more common in the world we now live in. Even simple things in the Digest entertain me, such as the section that shares definitions of common terms.
A northern Illinois conservation land trust recently sold land to DNR.
White Wood Ridge Preserve is located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna, located in far northwestern Illinois. It is part of a significant migratory corridor bordering the Mississippi River, especially for songbirds.
Natural Land Institute sells preserve to Illinois DNR Read More »
Scientists from the University of Illinois tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances – synthetic chemicals found in many industrial and commercial products.
They found fish contaminated with PFAS in every one of their 15 test sites. Elevated levels of PFOS, one type of PFAS compound, were found in nearly all fish tested. The researchers focused on fish in northern Illinois rivers because they are close to urban and industrial areas.
Channel catfish had highest PFAS count in Illinois rivers Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 23, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Early fall hunting seasons often sneak up on us faster every year. One thing, though, these early seasons are a good way to get out in the marsh or fields and get a little dog training in at the same time. Both the early teal season and the dove season open on Sept. 1 in Iowa.
Let’s take a look at these two openers that give many hunters their first shot of each season.
Tips for dove, teal hunters as Sept. 1 openers near in Iowa Read More »
Comfort often comes at the expense of mobility with traditional, single-panel hunting saddles.
To solve this problem for hunters who demand the freedom to sit all day when game is active or move locations when things slow down, Latitude Outdoors, a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile hunting products, recently introduced its new Lonestar Saddle.
Latitude Outdoors introduces the new Lonestar saddle with all-day comfort in mind Read More »
Giant City State Park near Makanda, Ill., is taking a significant step forward in making the outdoors more accessible to all. The park is excited to announce the addition of an Action Trackchair, a tool that opens up new possibilities for visitors with limited mobility.
If you’ve ever been to Giant City State Park, you know the beauty it holds — towering bluffs, lush forests, and winding trails that invite exploration. However, not all visitors have been able to fully experience these natural wonders, especially those who rely on wheelchairs or have other mobility challenges. That’s where the Action Trackchair comes in.
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