State shovelnose sturgeon record broken – again?
The record is “contingent upon genetic verification,” according to the DNR.
Potato-Crusted Fish
A versatile recipe for transforming your freshwater fish using instant mashed potato flakes as a crispy coating. Try them in fish tacos, or with roasted potatoes and a side salad as Chef Jeff Benda did in this presentation.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report
Fishing in Illinois can be very diverse. Whether you’re chasing Coho on Lake Michigan, casting for Bass on a lake downstate, or catching walleye or cats on one of the state’s many rivers, getting the insider’s edge on where they’re biting and what is working is invaluable. Scroll down to get the edge you need to catch your limit in the Land of Lincoln.
Korean Venison Bowls
When you grind most of your venison into ground burger meat, there are endless possibilities of meals to make. This easy go-to recipe for a savory rice bowl was share by Wisconsin hunter, Sarah Kozlowski.
Hand-Held Venison Quesadilla
Chef and author of several wild game cookbooks, Eileen Clarke, shares her thoughts on this "convenience food" option for wild game enthusiasts. I love quesadillas, but they’re hard to eat in a blind—or pickup. So, as soon as I saw this folded version, I jumped on it. One, it’s easier to handle: instead of being 10 inches around—and needing both open hands to hold it—it fits easily in one hand. Plus, it’s easier both to get in and out of the pan, and to flip it. Each folded tortilla can be totally different, to suit everyone’s individual tastes.
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Chimichurri Venison Tacos
Tacos are a great summer crowd-pleaser because each person can adjust the fixings to suit their taste buds. The simple chimichurri sauce adds a ton of fresh herby flavors and a zing of acidity by itself. But some other great toppings that work with this recipe include grilled onions, pico de gallo, avocado, a good crumbly cheese (e.g., queso fresco, cotija), or corn salsa. It’s the perfect summer meal to use up some of last fall’s venison and impress your friends.
Fair Day Venison Corn Dogs
Venison Corn Dogs are perfect as a make-ahead meal and can be frozen after they’re cooked for up to 3 to 6 months. Simply quadruple the recipe, fry them all, then allow them to cool on cooling racks. Once cooled, just place them in freezer bags and bring them out during hunting season to quickly reheat.
The 2021 ammunition quandary: This scribe could use more ammo
Plan now for you fall hunting needs, because ammo again has been in short supply on many gun shop shelves.
Sesame Baked Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
He's best known as a leading authority on culinary uses of mushrooms and plants via his website Forager | Chef: the largest resource on wild mushroom cookery on the web, and Chef Alan Bergo shares his step-by-step recipe with Outdoor News readers for this surprising take on "sesame chicken" using wild mushrooms.
Friends of Animals says it intends to drop federal duck stamp lawsuit
Comment period on Biden USFWS proposal to eliminate the duck stamp ‘hunting element’ ends July 23
Celebrity bear that rambled through several Midwest states killed by vehicle in Louisiana
Bruno's 800-mile trip included highly-publicized trek into Illinois, among other states.
Nachusa brings large-scale prairie, bison back to Illinois
"It's a success story of how to preserve and restore native habitats.''
The underwater camera: not just for ice anglers anymore
Deploy these ever-improving devices to quickly skip a step with your fishing electronics.
Learn to call wild turkeys from the masters
And by “masters,” the author means listen to, then mimic, the calling of actual hens and toms.
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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part 2 [video]
So you've tapped your own maple syrup. Now what? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog walks you through the process in this second and final part of bringing maple syrup from the outdoors to your table.
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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part I [video]
Want to tap your own maple syrup? Ron Hustvedt's video blog below walks you through the process.
Hunting tips: Prepping for your spring turkey hunt
Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.
Trail cameras and the spring turkey connection
Hint: Hang your cameras where you suspect high gobbler traffic, like field corners and logging roads
SPRO® Introduces New Flappin’ Frog to Continue Amphibious Domination
Part of the Essential series, the SPRO® engineers worked diligently to create the new Flappin Frog, extending the company’s footprint in the world of topwaters with a frog meant to be buzzed
Post-hunting season health maintenance for your dog
How to keep your hunting dog from packing on the pounds during the off-season.
Plan ahead now for spring 2021 ammo issues
In an era of ammunition shortages, develop a strategy now to locate turkey loads and other pursuit-specific shells.
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