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Tagged sturgeon placed in Illinois River as part of ‘rebuilding’ effort

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Twenty-one young lake sturgeon released into the Illinois River at Starved Rock are now part of a long-term effort to learn more about the endangered fish and eventually rebuild self-sustaining populations in Illinois.
The 8-inch sturgeon were transferred by the Illinois DNR to the Quad Cities Clean Energy Center’s fish hatchery near Cordova in late 2025. By their release this spring, they had nearly doubled in size, averaging 16 inches.

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Michigan lake sturgeon in focus at production, restoration showcase

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The work of raising young lake sturgeon, researching the species and preparing fish for release into Michigan waters will take center stage Sept. 5 when the Michigan DNR opens its Black River streamside rearing facility near Onaway to the public.
The free opportunity will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to see the facility’s 3- to 4-month-old lake sturgeon and learn how biologists are working to restore one of Michigan’s most unusual fish.

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Donations keep four Michigan waterfowl hunting areas open in 2026, though root of issue remains

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A last-minute fundraising effort by Michigan waterfowl hunters and conservation groups will help preserve hunter access at four state-managed waterfowl areas this fall.
Waterfowl hunting advocates have raised $80,000 to provide temporary staffing at four Michigan DNR-managed properties after the agency announced that budget constraints would force it to reduce daily hunting opportunities during the state’s 2026 waterfowl seasons.

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Illinois Deer Harvest Report sheds light on bowhunting trends in the state

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Illinois deer hunters have increasingly turned to crossbows during the past decade, a trend reflected in DNR’s 2025-26 archery harvest data.
Crossbows accounted for 54% of the archery deer harvest in 2025, according to DNR, while compound bows accounted for 44.9% and traditional bows represented 1.1%. The shift represents a dramatic change from 2016, when compound bows were used to take 84% of archery-harvested deer.

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New regulations greeting Illinois hunters this fall

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Illinois waterfowl hunters will see one of the most significant statewide changes this fall, but a handful of new rules are also in store for deer hunters.

Meanwhile, additional public hunting acreage is being added at two state natural areas.
The changes are outlined in DNR’s 2026-27 Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is available online and at license vendors across the state. Here are some of the highlights.

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Research from Michigan, Wisconsin shows lake sturgeon may live 400 years – or more

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Michigan’s lake sturgeon already held a reputation as one of North America’s most remarkable freshwater fish. Now, a groundbreaking scientific study suggests that these ancient giants may live far longer than biologists ever imagined – possibly more than four centuries.

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Michigan waterfowl areas winged by DNR budget woes

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Michigan waterfowl hunters will have fewer chances to participate in daily permit drawings at some of the state’s most popular managed hunting areas this fall as DNR scales back operations because of declining revenues, rising costs, and growing maintenance needs.
Beginning after the opening weekends of the 2026 duck season, the agency will reduce staffing and operating hours at four managed waterfowl areas.

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Three rounds: Illinois rifle capacity measure signed into law

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Illinois deer hunters will be able to load up to three rounds in legal centerfire rifles beginning Jan. 1, 2027, after Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2756 into law on July 24.
The new law marks another milestone in the evolution of Illinois deer hunting regulations, but unlike the state’s introduction of rifle hunting several years ago, hunters and conservation officials expect the transition to be considerably smoother.

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