The Illinois Conservation Foundation and DNR helped host the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Tradeswomen’s Fishing Event, which took place earlier this month at William Powers State Recreation Area on Chicago’s far southeast side.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Tradeswomen’s Fishing at William Powers a hit Read More »
Illinois pro angler Drew Gill landed an 8-pounder and a 9-pounder to kick off the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit the same way he kicked off the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season – with a win and a $100,000-plus payday.
Gill finished the 3-day tourney held on Lake Beauclair, part of the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Florida, with 13 bass weighing 66 pounds, 4 ounces.
Illinois pro Drew Gill lands two monster largemouths to open 2026 with big victory Read More »
Any fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year.
And so hundreds of ice anglers braved cold temperatures Feb. 7 for the 46th annual Lake Camelot Ice Fishing Tournament.
Long-running ice tourney attracts hundreds Read More »
A 23-year-old goose hunter from southern Illinois died last month after he fell through the ice of a frozen pond while trying to save his dog.
The New Baden Fire Department responded to a report that a man fell through the ice of a frozen pond shortly after 3 p.m. Jan. 26. After several hours, a search by several emergency responders transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission, and the man’s body was recovered the next day.
Avid southern Illinois outdoorsman on goose hunt dies trying to save dog Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Hunter suggests adding gun season Thanksgiving weekend Read More »
Ellen Litteken let out a good-natured chuckle when I called to explain how one of her two deer-hunting grandsons had accidentally assumed her name. Actually, 11-year-old Alex Litteken was assigned the name “Ellen” – he hadn’t assumed anything.
“I thought it might create some confusion,” Ellen offered, referring to the nomination of her grandsons for Outdoor News’ annual Best Buck Contest. “Both boys had a such a good day.”
Ralph Loos: Deer hunting brothers from Illinois have a great day, editor does not Read More »
The Minnesota DNR and White Earth Nation recently formalized a
It was a cold winter’s night in 1992.
My money clip was fat. I had finally saved enough random $10 and $20 bills for a purchase I had been pondering for months. A purchase, mind you, that would transform my outdoors life. The short backstory: Two years before, I had burned through “A River Runs Through It,” the classic novella by Norman Maclean, in less than a week.
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The Wisconsin DNR encourages citizens to check out Wisconsin state
WI Daily Update: Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program is back in 2026 Read More »
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