New manager for Illinois' quail, pheasants and rabbits
Site Staff
October 1, 2013
We’ve learned that Mike Wefer has been promoted within the DNR.
Opinion
Illinois youth waterfowl hunt sites and dates released
Site Staff
October 1, 2013
Young deer hunters aren’t the only game in town this fall, as DNR’s youth waterfowl hunts continue to gain in popularity and participation.
A pheasant and grouse hunter's case for hunting alone
Site Staff
September 20, 2013
As Midwestern seasons for grouse and other upland birds unfold, a hunter ponders solitary days afield.
In my opinion, too many poachers taking bobcats illegally in Illinois
Site Staff
September 20, 2013
The biggest threat to a proposed Illinois bobcat season are unethical outdoorsmen who are shooting the cats even though no season exists in the state.
Its not all fun and games for an Illinois buck
Site Staff
September 18, 2013
A buck in Illinois must endure plenty of hardships through the year to survive, and that’s not even counting the upcoming bow season.
New law in Illinois places shed antlers under protection from trespassers, poachers
Site Staff
September 18, 2013
A bill that gives landowners broader protection against poachers has been signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.
King salmon looking ready for a nice run
Site Staff
September 17, 2013
The fall weather on Lake Michigan is creating conditions perfect for the fall king salmon run.
Will County deer culling approved for this winter in Illinois
Site Staff
September 16, 2013
The Will County Forest Preserve District Board voted 20-2 on Thursday (Sept. 12) to go forward with a sharpshooting program aimed at thinning the deer herd in a handful of its forest preserves.
SIYSSA youth trapshooting tourney promises good competition
Site Staff
September 13, 2013
The organization currently has 10 teams encompassing 187 shooters
