Opinion

The lawsuit filed by a handful of states over the Asian carp situation will have its first hearing on Aug. 23. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in northern Illinois last month and

Three summers after epizootic hemorrhagic disease ravaged the deer herd across a big chunk of southern Illinois, some northern deer appear to be affected. According to an Associated Press report, EHD is causing problems in

Just in from the Associated Press . . . . Lake Bluff, Ill – t took more than 80 hours of stalking, baiting and waiting, but animal rescue workers have finally netted “Sparkles,” the elusive

The Bowfishing Association of Illinois and DNR will host the first annual “Time on the Water Director’s Shoot” on Aug. 7 at Time on the Water Outdoors in Spring Valley. The shoot hours are Aug.

More progress on gaining a fourth waterfowl zone in Illinois: Late Thursday, DNR sent out a press release announcing that Gov. Pat Quinn sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outlining the advantages of

DNR CPOs arrested a Clinton man who is accused of running over a deer with his ATV. A grand jury indictment against Clay A. Reeves,21, included one felony count of animal torture and numerous other

DNR is recommending 60-day duck seasons in all zones, 85-day Canada goose seasons in the North and Central zones, and a 66-day Canada goose season in the South Zone for the 2010-11 waterfowl season. The

Well, it sounds a bit whacky, but Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said today that an Illinois packing company will team with the state to send Asian carp to a Chinese packing company. Chinese citizens apparently

Always confusing, the laws and policies involving deer killed during vehicle collisions are getting updated by DNR. You can find the new policies below. Meanwhile, I’m seeking opinions on the roadkill rules. E-mail me at