
Jeremiah Haas: Mother Nature doesn’t follow ‘the book’
According to the outdoor rule book, walleyes spawn at 42 degrees on wind-swept shorelines over rock on a full moon! Big fish eggs are no good because they are from old females. Ducks and geese

According to the outdoor rule book, walleyes spawn at 42 degrees on wind-swept shorelines over rock on a full moon! Big fish eggs are no good because they are from old females. Ducks and geese

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 3, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

The thing about sticking your arm in the den of an angry raccoon is that you usually know you’re sticking your arm in the den of an angry raccoon. But you do it anyway.

Pool 13 of the Mississippi River is one of the premier fisheries in Illinois. Bass and walleye are particularly popular in this pool.
It is the home of an Illinois High School Association bass

Who is and isn’t fishing in Illinois? What are the ages and gender of current anglers? Where do anglers live throughout the state? Why are fewer people buying fishing licenses over time?
According to

Homeowners are well aware that the rigors of winter exact a toll on your home. Spring touch-up work is inevitable – a dab of paint here, perhaps a few shingles need to be replaced, perhaps

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 19, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

We’ve reported on the possibility of big changes to the high school bass fishing state championship series, and things have become official. A regional round will be added in 2025, creating a new level of

Springtime offers a kaleidoscope of colors and fragrances as nature awakens from its winter slumber, with wildflowers painting landscapes with vibrant hues.
Photographing these ephemeral beauties requires patience, creativity, and a keen eye for
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