Opinion

Duck and goose counts in central and southern Illinois revealed lower numbers than counts in previous years. DNR conducted its first Southern Illinois aerial waterfowl survey Tuesday. The survey indicated just 4,050 ducks in the

Illinois archery hunters had harvested 11,945 deer through Sunday (Oct. 11), according to DNR numbers released today. DNR Deer Program Manager Paul Shelton called the fharvest results “comparable figures from previous years.” Last year at

Minutes after putting finishing touches on the Oct. 16 issue of Illinois Outdoor News Thursday, I went to the mail box and found an anonymous letter about a “28-point buck that was harvested in Central

The two-week early goose season ends Tuesday, and so far hunters up and down the state seem to be having little trouble finding honkers. Chad Ossel, of Randolph County, said his hunting group has limited

DNR has announced that resident 2009 Illinois Archery Deer Hunting permits (combination archery and antlerless-only archery permits) and turkey fall archery permits are now available over-the-counter from DNR Direct permit sale locations and on the

Have an idea to help DNR run more efficiently? Or do you just want to hear what’s going on behind the scenes in preparation for the upcoming Conservation Congress? DNR, which will host the Congress

Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a bill he said is intended to protecting the right to bear arms. House Bill 182 had passed the Illinois House 72-45 and the Illinois Senate by a veto-proof 57-0

DNR will conduct an auction of its inventory of confiscated and abandoned property on Saturday at the Jack Perschbacher Service Center warehouse in Pawnee. Bidder registration for the auction will begin at 7 a.m., with

A change has been made to the popular opening day dove hunt at Lake Shelbyville, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today. To allow greater participation, a hunt open to all ages will take