‘Bird flu’ hits waterfowl at Illinois sites
Ralph Loos
December 15, 2022
“DNR will continue to monitor for ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, during the fall bird migration.
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Bucks dominate Illinois bow hunt
Ralph Loos
December 14, 2022
There is evidence that the first 75 days of the archery season were a success. The Robertson family is an example. On Nov. 30, Jack Robertson took a healthy 12-pointer that green-scored 171 4⁄8 in
Woman campaigning against bobcat season draws a permit
Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco
December 14, 2022
Woman applies for permit with no intentions of using it.
Blanding’s turtles monitored
Sheryl DeVore
December 14, 2022
The Blanding’s turtle occurs in just 22% of its historic Illinois range, mostly in the northern quarter of the state. One location with appropriate habitat conditions is the Green River Lowland Section of the Grand
Outdoor news items from beyond Illinois
Staff Report
December 14, 2022
District Judge Christopher Abbott also rejected concerns raised by protectionist groups that harvesting up to six wolves just outside Yellowstone National Park this season could harm the park’s wolf population and conservation efforts.
THE ATLATL and the demise of really big animals 12,000 years ago
Bob Zink
December 14, 2022
Of these large-bodied herbivores, only the deer and bison remain. I noted that scientists oscillate between two explanations for the extinction of these large plant eaters (and their predators).
Mixed Bag: Outdoor news items from around Illinois
Staff Report
December 14, 2022
Poached 36-point rack under investigation.
Glitch leads to extension of turkey application deadlines
Staff Report
December 14, 2022
“Due to issues beyond the control of DNR, the online permit system to apply for spring turkey permits was unavailable for more than a week in November,” DNR announced on Nov. 30.
Collaborative efforts bring ray of hope to CWD battle
Russ Mason
December 14, 2022
The disease has been detected in 30 states, four Canadian provinces, three European countries, and South Korea.
