Feeding migratory birds: feeding not just for winter anymore!
Site Staff
October 4, 2013
For winter bird feeding across the north country, is bargain basement bird seed a good idea?
Fishing
Illinois bowhunters break 1,000 mark on opening day
Site Staff
October 3, 2013
Bowhunters took 1,076 deer on Tuesday, the opener for the state’s archer season.
Researcher discounting rut theories
Site Staff
October 3, 2013
The notion that the deer rut is determined by moon phases is being challenged by an Illinois scholar who has spent more than 50 years meticulously observing buck and doe behavior.
ATV stickers stuck in storm of discontent
Site Staff
October 3, 2013
The state of Illinois may have to buy some four-wheelers of its own if it wants to collect a new $15 ATV registration fee.
How are giant bighead carp getting into ponds?
Site Staff
October 3, 2013
Report suggests accidental stocking
New manager for Illinois' quail, pheasants and rabbits
Site Staff
October 1, 2013
We’ve learned that Mike Wefer has been promoted within the DNR.
Illinois youth waterfowl hunt sites and dates released
Site Staff
October 1, 2013
Young deer hunters aren’t the only game in town this fall, as DNR’s youth waterfowl hunts continue to gain in popularity and participation.
A pheasant and grouse hunter's case for hunting alone
Site Staff
September 20, 2013
As Midwestern seasons for grouse and other upland birds unfold, a hunter ponders solitary days afield.
In my opinion, too many poachers taking bobcats illegally in Illinois
Site Staff
September 20, 2013
The biggest threat to a proposed Illinois bobcat season are unethical outdoorsmen who are shooting the cats even though no season exists in the state.
