Fishing

Springfield – An investigation focused on the unlawful harvest of a 36-point non-typical deer scoring 261 5/8 and valued at $35,000 has resulted in charges against Illinois men. The three men were the center of

Springfield – Trappers in Illinois are keeping a watchful eye on animal rights groups that are causing what has become an annual stir in neighboring states. Born Free USA and other groups have been campaigning

Anna, Ill. – Ask the guys at the annual Shawnee Squirrel Hunt in southern Illinois, and they will tell you that there is no finer pastime than squirrel hunting – and no finer group of

Springfield – A little over a year into it, Illinois’ grasslands wildlife biologist Mike Wefer is settling into his job. But he’s got a mighty challenge ahead of him: The state’s upland game species are

Springfield – The first shoe – make that hunting boot – has fallen in the Jeff Foiles case. As expected, the Illinois-based waterfowler, call maker and hunting video star was officially sentenced to serve 13

Springfield – A court has ruled that agents in the state can search taxidermy businesses without a warrant. The ongoing battle ended in the 7th Circuit Court in Springfield late in September when a judge

CHICAGO (AP) – Minced Asian carp tacos? How about spaghetti with carp sauce? Illinois officials hope serving the invasive species on a plate is the creative solution to two big problems: controlling the plankton-gobbling carp