As a landscape/outdoor photographer, I find winter my favorite season. The sunrises and sunsets are much more colorful and complex, the quality of light is better, and the number of subjects abounds. However, outdoor photography in winter offers some unique challenges and opportunities.
Frozen Frames: Master the art of winter photography Read More »
For the past several years, students in Darin DeNeal’s agriculture class at Carrier Mills-Stonefort High School in Illinois have had the opportunity to learn to process deer thanks to DeNeal’s efforts to include it in the Natural Resources and Wildlife Management portion of his classroom activities.
It’s been one of the most popular classroom projects.
Students get hands-on learning of how to process deer at Illinois high school Read More »
The end of the year and that longest night of Winter Solstice always tend to make me a little maudlin and introspective. It’s often a time when I miss my now-gone outdoor companions the most. I reflect on the memories I have enjoyed making over the years with those friends.
I also tend to think of how we can memorialize our late outdoor friends and companions.
Here are ways to honor the legacy of hunting, fishing companions Read More »
As Winter Solstice nears along with the end of the year, I seem to always become more introspective. It’s as if this particular season serves as a poignant juncture for said introspection, particularly when contemplating the losses endured and the cherished relationships that have ended.
Many of those losses include special mentors and friends with whom I’ve shared many an outdoor adventure. It’s especially true this year after we recently lost a lower Kaskaskia legend, Ron “Jolly” Joellenbeck.
A year-end reflection on loss, love, and the legacy of outdoor connections Read More »
Winter hiking has long been a beloved outdoor activity for adventure enthusiasts, offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes. In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of themed winter multi-month multi-site hiking events. These events go beyond the traditional one-day hikes, providing participants with a prolonged, immersive experience spanning multiple locations.
Multi-site themed hiking events adding a winter twist in Illinois Read More »
With a bit of thoughtful preparation and a touch of creativity, you can turn your outdoor space into a cozy retreat for our feathered friends. Let’s look at several ways to make your backyard bird-friendly during winter, offering survival support and a front-row seat to the mesmerizing dance of winter birds right outside your window.
Winter wings: Your guide to crafting a backyard haven for birds Read More »
On the opening weekend of firearms deer season in Illinois, I made the rounds, checking in to hear all the great deer stories.
I stopped at processors to see how the numbers looked and to get a look at what was coming in. Over and over I heard a constant refrain this year – the same as I hear every year: “I sure wish we still had check stations.”
Commentary: It’s time to bring back Illinois’ deer check stations Read More »
There’s something enchanting about waking up to the melodic tunes of birdsong and catching a glimpse of vibrant plumage fluttering outside your window. Backyard birding is not just a hobby; it’s a mindful practice that encourages us to slow down, observe, and appreciate the simple wonders of the natural world.
Help the science of backyard birding: Consider participating in Project FeederWatch Read More »
One of the areas that I have always felt that the Illinois DNR really shines is the number of disabled opportunities that an outdoor enthusiast can find throughout DNR properties. I’ve also long felt like these opportunities are not as well known as they should be.
Hunting for a place to hunt? Disabled opportunities abound in Illinois’ outdoors Read More »
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