Beyond Illinois: Grizzlies test positive for avian influenza
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Officials in Montana say three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus this fall.
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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.
Managing black vulture damage in Illinois
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
While black vultures normally feed on carrion, they may on occasion attack calves, lambs, piglets, and other newborn livestock.
The ‘unpleasant’ migratory bird is protected in Illinois, but agencies team up to offer special
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.
DNR sampling shows strong fish populations in Illinois’ Rock River
Ralph Loos
February 8, 2023
According to DNR District Fisheries Biologist Rob Hilsabeck, a three-year effort to document population levels and size structures of fish in the Rock has found strong showings not only of walleyes, but of smallmouth bass
Illinois research looks at what triggers a muskie to bite
Lauren Quinn
February 7, 2023
In a new study, University of Illinois researchers got into the minds of muskies to learn what personality traits make the fish more likely to strike. In the process, they learned valuable lessons that could
Who is Natalie Phelps Finnie? One on one with new Illinois DNR director
Gretchen Steele
February 6, 2023
Illinois Outdoor News had the opportunity to have a quick chat with the newly-appointed Illinois Department of Natural Resources director, Natalie Finnie.
Director Finnie’s excitement, enthusiasm, and hopes for the agency’s future were
Deputy Natalie Phelps Finnie pinned as new Illinois DNR director
Ralph Loos
February 6, 2023
DNR’s new leader is a southern Illinoisan who has spent the past 18 months as a deputy under former director Colleen Callahan.
She comes from a family that has strong connections to the state’s
Kentucky celebrates 25 years of elk diversification
John Tertuliani
February 5, 2023
The 25th anniversary of elk restoration is a milestone for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and cooperating partners. An immense effort over the years has led to considerable success.
Restoring an
