Hunting
Gun supporters say ruling a big step forward
Chicago – For thousands of gun owners in Illinois, June 28 was a victorious day – though many realize changing gun laws in the state is still a battle. The U.S. Supreme Court handed down
DNR fills needed bird jobs
Springfield – Turkeys, quail, pheasants and even rabbits received a boost recently when DNR filled a pair of leadership positions with veteran staffers. One of the jobs – that of turkey biologist – _had been
Will board says no to deer hunting in forest preserves
Joliet, Ill. — Disabled deer hunters in search of a place to hunt were disappointed when the Will County board voted against allowing deer hunting seasons in the Will County Forest Preserve. Actually, all deer
Money found to maintain acceptable CRP acreage
Washington – It’s not a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, but $6 billion in savings through renegotiated crop insurance contracts will allow U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to make
Southern rarity: Northern pike pulled from river
New Athens, Ill. — Imagine Jason Smith’s surprise when he reeled a northern pike out of the Kaskaskia River below New Athens in mid-June. Rare is such a catch in a southern Illinois river. Fishing
Former DNR head joins Blago trial
Chicago — The man who spent only a few weeks as DNR director last year and subsequently received a healthy bump in his state pension has become part of the federal trial of former Gov.
Cuts will include all agencies
Springfield — What will DNR sacrifice? Hunters and anglers who in March began paying more for permits are anxiously watching the state capital as Gov. Pat Quinn determines how much each state agency will be
‘Odd’ crappies in state have cover blown
Shelbyville, Ill. — Questions about mysterious crappies in a handful of Illinois lakes began swirling in March. “Actually, a few guys caught some in the fall over at Clinton and down at Sangchris,” said Ted
