Didn’t sleep a wink all night. Too busy reliving my botched shot. Make that shots, plural.
I kept shooting low. I knew I should have aimed higher on shots two and three, but I
I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone the past couple issues of Illinois Outdoor News. I have been writing about hunting. I know that fishing is considered my milieu. (When was the last time you
Most of us remember the first time we pulled the trigger or released an arrow to harvest our first deer. The act might be the first of many similar experiences, but the emotions that accompany
We all know we should sit all day, but how many of us actually do it? Most hunters follow a predictable pattern when it comes to their sits, and predictability is what the bucks use
Is AI the answer to sizing up the Illinois deer herd? If nothing else, the technology may at least help wildlife managers figure out a way to get a better handle on the population.
Illinois hunters, landowners and others concerned about chronic wasting disease will have to wait until next fall for another opportunity to hear directly from state wildlife officials about the future of the state’s management program.<br
Illinois Conservation Police officers were lauded for their bravery, investigative work and public service during 2025, with Conservation Police Officer Austin Priest earning the state’s Officer of the Year award for the second consecutive year.<br
Long necks. Long bullets. And fast twist barrels to stabilize them. That’s what’s new in hunting ammunition.
If you’re a hunter with more than a few seasons in your rear-view mirror, you may be
Rustling leaves can be deceiving… another squirrel. A stick snapping signals something much heavier. The rhythm in the leaves causes my heart to pound from adrenalin. It has to be a deer approaching. Clutching the
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