Ever eat a hickory nut? They’re not just for squirrels
Site Staff
October 18, 2013
Hickory nut gathering has been a fall tradition in our family for a very long time, and this should be a good year to find them.
Opinion
Deer prepare to face the harsh elements of winter
Site Staff
October 16, 2013
Winter in the northern regions is by far the cruelest few months on the whitetail’s calendar.
Fall isn't just for pumpkins and ghosts – it's also great for fishing
Site Staff
October 16, 2013
The fall season triggers the fish to start to feed up heavily and this means that you are likely to hook into some real trophy fish.
Many positives come out of Youth Deer Hunt weekend in Illinois
Site Staff
October 14, 2013
Many youth had a successful hunt.
Leftover deer permits to go on sale this week in Illinois
Site Staff
October 14, 2013
Hunters who have procrastinated securing a tag for this year’s shotgun season can still get remaining firearms and muzzleloader deer permits over-the-counter from DNR Direct license and permit vendors
ATV stickers to be sold in January, Illinois DNR says
Site Staff
October 9, 2013
The Illinois DNR announced today that the new ATV permit sticker will be available in early 2014 at DNR Direct license and permit point-of-sale vendor locations throughout the state.
At least one Illinois youth deer hunt cancelled due to federal shutdown
Site Staff
October 8, 2013
Corps of Engineers officials at Lake Shelbyville announced that they have cancelled its 5th Annual Youth Deer Hunt, which was scheduled for this weekend.
Feeding migratory birds: feeding not just for winter anymore!
Site Staff
October 4, 2013
For winter bird feeding across the north country, is bargain basement bird seed a good idea?
Illinois bowhunters break 1,000 mark on opening day
Site Staff
October 3, 2013
Bowhunters took 1,076 deer on Tuesday, the opener for the state’s archer season.
