Suspected avian flu outbreak in southwestern Illinois
Deceased wild birds have recently been found at Baldwin Lake, Pyramid State Recreation Area, Rend Lake, and Carlyle Lake.
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Holiday advice for outdoors fans: Give the gift of books
It’s been rumored I have a book obsession, especially field guides and books related to the outdoors. By the looks of my overflowing bookcases, the piles on every flat surface, and my go-to stack of reference books on my desk, there may be some truth to that rumor. One of my favorite places to shop
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No carp jokes, please – smoked copi dip is a holiday treat
We’ve been eating invasive carp for a long time at our house. It’s all part of being a river rat and not letting anything go to waste. Consequently, long before DNR launched its rebranding and marketing of invasive carp as Copi, it was a staple in our house. Smoked carp dip is one dish that
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Water goes up, water goes down – that’s the cycle
Yet, for some reason, the low water levels in the Mississippi in southwestern Illinois are suddenly making headlines across the nation.
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Cougar confusion in Illinois
If you have been following social media or reading the news reports and accompanying comments since mid-October, one would think that Illinois is just crawling with cougars. The current cougar saga began in Illinois when two things occurred. First, IDNR officials announced on October 17 that a mountain lion (Puma concolor – cougar) was struck
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Deer food buyer beware: misconceptions and myths
Deer baits and food ‘supplements’ are readily available but, in most instances, are illegal to use in Illinois.
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A break from teal or goose hunting: pawpaw picking time
Ripe pawpaws don’t last long in the woods. Virtually every four-footed creature likes to dine on them.
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Waterfowl hunters: Don’t spread phragmites
Phragmites australis, also known as common reed, is a non-native grass that aggressively invades wetlands. Once established, it becomes nearly impossible to eradicate. It is not your friend.
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Pritzker: $17.5 million in funding to renovate Rend Lake Resort
Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that a long-awaited renovation of the popular Rend Lake Resort in Southern Illinois will get underway in 2023 with an investment of more than $17.5 million. The funding will renovate the conference center, restaurant, cabins, pool, and boatel, collectively enabling the resort to host lodging guests, conferences, and other visitors
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