Deer hunters enter new era with excitement
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
It came and went without bells or whistles – without alarms or sirens, too.
Fishing
Largemouth catchability linked to parenting skill
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
Having trouble hooking one of the many trophy largemouth bass in your favorite lake?
Whitetail gunners up their numbers
Site Staff
November 29, 2012
Although the number of deer taken during the first weekend of gun season far eclipsed last year’s total, few of those taken during the hunt were considered “trophy” bucks.
Ready or not, crossbow hunting is on deck
Site Staff
November 29, 2012
What becomes of the state’s new crossbow season is anybody’s guess. But right now, all focus remains on the 2012 calendar.
Illinois deer hunter: ‘Why wouldn’t an elk be here?
Site Staff
November 29, 2012
With wolves and cougars confirmed inside Illinois’ borders, Ron Mulholland said he thought it was possible the trio of what appeared to be elk that showed up while he was bowhunting for deer were wild.
Hunters ready for gun season
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Shotgunners are hoping to catch some of the same magic bowhunters have found when the three-day firearms season opens Nov. 16.
State parks, DNR may be focus of session
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Closing state parks, cutting programs and services and even eliminating DNR
Is decline in deer population reason for fewer car crashes?
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
Is it a sign that the state’s effort to trim the deer herd is working?
Never too quiet, cold or lonely to fish
Site Staff
November 15, 2012
It is late fall and the rivers are flowing fast and high, but this only means that the fishing is just getting started. The walleye bite is on and now is a great time to
