
New rules for hunters harvesting wild hogs in Illinois
Hunters are now allowed to harvest wild hogs during the state’s firearms deer seasons, according to a new rule approve last month by lawmakers.

Hunters are now allowed to harvest wild hogs during the state’s firearms deer seasons, according to a new rule approve last month by lawmakers.

Try a simpler approach during the 2014 spring turkey hunting season

The board of the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources voted unanimously this week to support the efforts of the Illinois Whitetail Alliance.

DNR administrators are still playing defense after two more high-ranking agency officials were called out for bending rules.

Lawmakers on Thursday approved House Bill 4226, in effect giving DNR the
OK to open a bobcat hunting and trapping season in the state.

Spring is a good time to remind birdwatchers to frequently and thoroughly clean their feeders

The calendar says that it is March, but the weather sure hasn’t made it feel that way.

Like many hunters in the state, Manning believes that EHD and blue tongue disease have taken their toll on the deer.

Practice makes perfect: Don’t wait until the season opener to open up that new turkey call.
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