Researchers tracked birds in Illinois parks and backyards in the state’s twin cities.
They found that birds rely on spaces in different seasons and for different reasons. University of Illinois scientists took regular snapshots of birds in 39 public parks and 41 private yards in Urbana and Champaign.
Birds of Champaign-Urbana in Illinois using different spaces in different ways Read More »
The campground at Shabbona Lake State Park will be closed beginning Nov. 1 to accommodate replacement of vault toilets at the site, DNR announced in September. The campground is expected to be closed through April 30.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Shabonna Lake Campground closing Nov. 1 Read More »
Illinois DNR announced nearly $1 million in grants to support 14 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.
The grants are part of the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant program, which aims to increase the delivery of much-needed land and water stewardship activities to natural areas permanently protected within the INPC system.
The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.
The early catch-and-release season will open at select sites on Oct. 5, but anglers are not allowed to keep trout during that two-week period.
Fall trout season to open at 60 sites in Illinois on Oct. 19 Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 4, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
There were assumptions made that legalizing rifles – albeit the single-shot, centerfire variety – would entice more Illinoisans to try deer hunting for the very first time or return to deer hunting after a hiatus.
In other words, with a lighter, shoulder-friendlier, kinder to the ears sort of weapon in play, many figured deer permit sales in the state would grow like pigweed in pig manure on a pig lot. Lawmakers who helped push the rifle hunting legislation into law two years ago were often heard saying things like, “This’ll put more rear-ends in deer stands.”
Ralph Loos: Are rifles boosting deer hunting numbers in Illinois? Not so far Read More »
When people think about smoked meats, most folks think about beef and pork and maybe some chicken or turkey. We think about briskets, ribs, pork butts, long, slow cook times and low heat. We also think about great flavors that can only come from smoke.
So how do you translate those flavors to wild game and get results that your family and friends will enjoy? Surprisingly it’s not as hard and scary as some folks might expect.
How to smoke wild game for mouthwatering meat Read More »
The largemouth bass is popular among anglers, who know that familiar “thump” of a fish hitting a lure.
But researchers at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale are studying ways to keep the infamously cannibalistic species off its own menu.
Can fishermen benefit from the research? It’s too early to say. Can anglers learn from it? Most certainly they can.
Preventing largemouth bass cannibalism is focus of Southern Illinois University study Read More »
Don’t miss Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt this weekend on Oct.
WI Daily Update: Don’t miss the youth deer hunt Oct. 5-6 Read More »
Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.
This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
Let’s get you reading!
We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.
• Click Continue below.
• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:
If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.
We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.
Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!
Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.
For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!
Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.
Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.
