Ducks, geese may be facing food shortages
Site Staff
June 27, 2013
Illinois’ resident Canada goose breeding season was hit hard around the state by high water this spring.
Hunting
Bill protecting hunters’ privacy waiting for pen
Site Staff
June 27, 2013
Legislation that would make it criminal for anyone to use drones and other aerial devices to impede hunters and anglers in the state was waiting Gov. Pat Quinn’s approval as this issue of Illinois Outdoor
Public waterfowl blind drawings take into account FOID card delays
Site Staff
June 25, 2013
The June 28 issue of Illinois Outdoor News includes an article on the annual Public Waterfowl Blind drawings, which are set for July and August.
Hunters put deer on stage
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
As forecasted, DNR’s public deer meetings held around the state earlier this month informed, engaged and – in a few cases enraged – hunters and residents who attended.
Otter season more successful than expected
Site Staff
June 13, 2013
Illinois’s inaugural river otter trapping season went off better than expected.
Genius at conservation, identifying plants in southern Illinois, will be missed
Site Staff
June 12, 2013
A legend in the fauna of Illinois passed away last month
Deer herd health begins with fawn recruitment
Site Staff
June 10, 2013
The summer months are important for the deer herd, as fawns born in the spring begin to grow and develop.
Turkey numbers tumble
Site Staff
May 30, 2013
A quick start and woods full of birds allowed optimists to suggest that 2013 could be a record year for spring turkey hunters.
Hundreds of muskies rescued at prime lakes
Site Staff
May 30, 2013
A premier muskie fishing destination avoided a potential hit to its sport fish population this month when 92 muskies that could have been lost to inhospitable creek conditions were returned to their home in Shabbona
