The Boone and Crockett Club announced today that Mary L. Webster was elected as the Club’s 38th president during the organization’s 137th annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, last week.
She is the first woman to serve in this position since the Club’s inception in 1887. Webster follows in the footsteps of her late husband, Paul D. Webster, who served as the Club’s 24th president from 1995 to 1997.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor is working on a report related to the Minnesota DNR’s electronic licensing system that it expects to release during the winter of 2026 – almost a year after the agency missed its ELS rollout target date in March 2025.
“The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) welcome the OLA’s review of the electronic license system project and any recommendations they may have.”
State legislative auditor looking into Minnesota DNR’s new licensing effort Read More »
Fishing enthusiasts, from the worm-and-bobber crowd to those on the tournament circuit, have a field day when the waters warm and the fish begin to feed actively. The fun for many continues throughout the warm months and into mild southern Illinois winters.
Dutchman Lake in southern Illinois continues channel cat stockings Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Dec. 12, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Dec. 12, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Driver with revoked license caught shining deer Read More »
Early-ice initial reports are good, with walleyes, saugers and jumbo perch in the mix.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – December 9, 2025 Read More »
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 are invited to participate in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 19 in Fulton County.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Youth goose hunt Jan. 19 in Fulton County Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 12, 2025 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Nothing wrong with Illinois turkey seasons as they stand Read More »
Few things in life have been as fun as tracking deer and rabbits after a light snow – or even a winter rain that leaves a healthy helping of mud. We’ve all done it, and we all begin the process the same way: by identifying the tracks as specifically as we possibly can so we know what we’re tracking.
Ralph Loos: Most bucks and does have same size feet – that tracks Read More »
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