You could legitimately question what Illinois fisheries biologists were thinking decades ago when they decided to introduce rainbow trout to a state where cold-water streams are barely more common than mountain ranges.
Still, somehow
Sometimes we put ourselves in unique situations, especially when it comes to fishing. I found myself in one of those just the other day. For a variety of reasons, I decided to sell my boat
We take photographs of it, measure it, weigh it, rate it and then publish it. That isn’t inherently wrong. Throughout the years I have admired many trophy deer, pretty fish and memorable harvests.
I am occasionally asked why I rarely write about hunting. I don’t consider myself to be an expert on the sport of hunting. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy hunting and I do love the
Following a successful debut, B.A.S.S. announced that the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will continue using the same forward-facing live sonar structure introduced in 2026.
The 2027 season will again feature a split between tournaments
Competitive anglers from Illinois took Florida by storm, finishing first and second at the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Championship on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.
In all, Illinois had three anglers on the
DNR has scheduled a public drawing for handing out trapping permits at the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area.
You could make a pretty long list of reasons why people get involved in outdoor conservation. Some love hunting. Some love fishing. Some love birds, bees or trees. Some even love skunks, snapping turtles and
There are some words and terms that are so basic, they really don’t have to be explained. I am sure that you have all heard the term “catch and release.” It refers to the concept
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