Outdoor News buyers’ guide: Tackle storage
Dan Durbin
February 14, 2023
A look at better storage options for today’s better fishing tackle.
Fishing
Understanding the latest underwater technology
Dan Durbin
February 11, 2023
Breaking down the four main sonar technologies and how they might improve your fishing.
Fish population assessments show promising results at Pyramid State Park in Illinois
Staff Report
February 11, 2023
DNR fisheries staff conducted fall fish population assessments at Pyramid State Park in November. Results appear promising, especially for Mallard Lake, where saugeyes were captured (top photo) at a rate of 40 per hour, indicating
Memories made on an ‘unusual’ fishing trip
Jeremiah Haas
February 10, 2023
I got a call from a friend who spends a lot of time on the water year-round, offering to take us out fishing on a Sunday afternoon in January. A quick look at the weather
Where do most of Illinois’ channel cats come from? Little Grassy Hatchery
John Zeigler
February 9, 2023
Channel catfish are one of the most highly sought-after fish in Illinois. They put up a good fight and make great table fare.
While naturally reproducing populations are often found in rivers and large
Report shows there are 4.8 anglers per 100 residents in Illinois
Tim Bunton
February 8, 2023
There are 29.2 million registered anglers in the U.S. – and 601,949 live in Illinois.
Kayak launch, site changes come to Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois
Les Winkeler
February 8, 2023
The launch system is designed to be wheelchair accessible, but it is available for all kayak and canoe enthusiasts.
Behind the Scenes: New biologist tackles variety of projects in Illinois waters
Kellie Hanser
February 8, 2023
In January 2022, I began my career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a biologist with the Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in southern Illinois.
Fishing tournament organizers in Illinois reminded to apply for a permit
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Fishing tournament applications for the 2023 tournament season are accepted by DNR through its website, using the DNR Tournament Permitting System.
