More than a few southern Illinois anglers shed a tear last summer when DNR issued a fish salvage order on Little Grassy Lake.
It meant the popular fishing hole would be drawn down so
A federal stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project has drawn sharp criticism from Illinois officials and renewed concerns among anglers, conservationists and fisheries managers who view the project as the best way to
In my last column, I was telling the tale about my initial entry into the world of tournament fishing. It was a PWT event on the Illinois River out of Spring Valley.
Do you
The story of sport fishing is woven through the country’s history, evolving from a means of survival into a cherished outdoor tradition and cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation.
The first European settlers found
A native fish long dismissed by Illinois anglers as a “rough fish” may be playing a much larger role in protecting Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes than previously believed.
New research suggests
Offered in partnership with DNR’s Urban and Community Fishing Program, the free clinics will teach participants basic angling skills, including casting, knot-tying and fish identification, according to a news release from the Forest Preserve District
Most of us first encountered Lord of the Flies in high school English class. It’s a story about what happens when the rules that hold a community together disappear – and how quickly order gives
I still follow the comings and goings about the various professional fishing tournament trails. I have come to the realization that my tournament days have come to an end.
To be honest, my tournament
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted online by July 15.
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