
Behind the scenes: Illinois DNR wildlife biologist has a passion for teaching
Jared Trickey is a firm believer in the adage, ‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Whether

Jared Trickey is a firm believer in the adage, ‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Whether

Many of us can remember the first time we had a fishing pole in hand, or at least we have seen the pictures of us doing so as toddlers. Whether you are in the Quad

Remember me? I hope you do. I took a surprise vacation for a couple of Outdoor News issues, but it wasn’t the kind of vacation I would have chosen if I had my choice.

Twas’ the great alewife invasion of 2024 … well, not really.
In June, many beaches along Lake Michigan’s North Shore saw an influx of dead alewives, lining the shoreline along with a smattering of

It was last minute, but groups partnering with Illinois to prevent invasive carp from getting into Lake Michigan will take it.
On July 1 – the given deadline – it was announced that Illinois

Drawings for public waterfowl blinds at DNR sites have been scheduled for later this month, giving hunters an opportunity to secure a place to hunt ducks and geese this fall.
Traditional drawings will take place

“Find turtle! Find turtle!” is how the amazing scene is described.
We’re all aware how the talents and skills of hunting dogs consistently cover up and make up for bumbling mistakes of hunters. But

Rend Lake Resort, a popular southern Illinois destination, is finally seeing signs that a long-awaited renovation is becoming a reality.
Illinois Sen. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Dave Severin recently met with the media

Not only will next spring’s high school bass fishing Illinois state championship series feature a new regional round and a new structure, it also will crown a new champion on a new lake.
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