A prominent wolf that lived among Yellowstone’s most famous wolf pack is believed to have been illegally shot and killed just outside the park last month, according to wildlife experts.
Poacher suspected in killing of popular Yellowstone wolf Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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The poaching case in southwest Illinois that involves former Major League pitcher Danny Cox saw some movement in late January.
Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser and two others reached plea agreements on a series of hunting violations that resulted from a state investigation three years ago.
Hunting case from Illinois involving retired MLB pitcher draws pleas Read More »
An Illinois firefighter and paramedic who also happens to be an avid muskie angler has been getting attention in the winter of 2026 for a fish he caught in the summer of 2025.
The fish was a 57-inch muskie, which explains the post-catch-hoopla. Actually, it is post catch-and-release hoopla.
Illinois angler’s 57-incher latest to earn Wisconsin muskie record Read More »
DNR is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter.
The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is during the winter when the raptors seek open water areas for fishing.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Bald eagle viewing events planned statewide Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Antlerless-only hunts have an important role for hunters Read More »
Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli – you might know him as “The Fonz” – could never have imagined his signature thumbs-up would play such a prominent role in what has become one of the most important gauges of deer hunting.
But “aaayyyy” . . . there it is, right on the fifth page of the National Deer Association’s 2026 Deer Report.
Ralph Loos: Deer report again verifies Illinois hunters can handle a bow Read More »
The Wild Rose Fish Hatchery has been restoring and enhancing Wisconsin fisheries for more than a century.
Trout, salmon, sturgeon, and walleyes are all raised at the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery before being stocked in the state’s inland lakes, rivers and streams, as well as Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The spotted muskie is on that list, as well.
Wisconsin’s Wild Rose hatchery bolsters Green Bay spotted muskie Read More »
This reader went to his local Department of Motor Vehicles to update his driver’s license with the intent of adding an icon showing proof he has a lifetime hunting license.
Dan Ladd: New York’s lifetime license holders should have plastic card Read More »
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