This area is building up something like a 2-foot snowpack (much higher banks and drifts in spots) that will surely mean a high-water spring when it begins to melt.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 18, 2025 Read More »
With warmer weather ahead, the bite should take off once again.
South Dakota Fishing Report – February 18, 2025 – video Read More »
The Minnesota DNR has hosted both virtual and in-person open houses to hear feedback from interested Minnesotans on future public usage of newly acquired Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area, an 1,800-acre tract in the northeast Twin Cities metro area.
Based on the Thursday, Feb. 13, in-person meeting, there is plenty of excitement for the future of the new WMA, which exists just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities.
A fish kill in 2024 at Ramsey Lake appears to have had the most effect on bluegill and redear sunfish populations, according to DNR’s most recent survey of the lake.
But channel catfish and largemouth bass continue to thrive.
Catfish and largemouth holding firm at Ramsey Lake in Fayette County, Ill. Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
A White County judge has found the Illinois Firearms Owner’s ID card unconstitutional when enforced against someone possessing their firearms in their home.
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson praised the ruling.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Judge Finds FOID unconstitutional in homes Read More »
Gray wolf sightings remain rare in Illinois, thus an expected appearance by one in Will County is getting plenty of attention.
It’s been exactly a decade since wolves, mountain lions, and black bears were officially protected by the Illinois Wildlife Code. Since then, only a few of each species have been confirmed here, though gray wolves continue to make news around the country due to listings and delistings by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A proposal that would legalize the trapping of one specific species of turtle in Illinois has once again snapped back in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 1427, filed Jan. 31 by State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-47th, would allow for common snapping turtles to be taken by live trap – as long as certain conditions are met.
Illinois bill would allow trapping of common snapping turtles Read More »
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