
Illinois Letters to the Editor: It’s not broken, so leave state’s turkey season just as it stands
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 1, 2023, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Dec. 1, 2023, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

In an example of Illinois getting in the way of Illinois, one of the state’s most effective and productive fishing organizations may disband in the coming year. This after it spent 40 years helping DNR’s

By the time you read this the trapping season will have been open almost three weeks in Illinois. The first week at least was pretty mild, so I’m sure many trappers took advantage of this.

There’s something enchanting about waking up to the melodic tunes of birdsong and catching a glimpse of vibrant plumage fluttering outside your window. Backyard birding is not just a hobby; it’s a mindful practice that

The Oct. 31 passing of Marengo’s Herb Franks was covered widely in local media. I’m sure you’ve seen it. I don’t want to be repetitive, but there are a few things I’d like to mention.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Nov. 17. 2023, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

NSSF, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, rejects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service “final rule” (announced Oct. 27) that bans the use of traditional lead ammunition on eight national wildlife refuges and fishing tackle on

Three decades ago, before DNR was gathered and grouped in a glass headquarters on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, biologists and other staff worked in random offices scattered around Springfield.
Let’s say you were a

By the time you are reading this, November will have arrived. The month usually sees our temps plummeting below freezing on a regular basis. Snow is always a possibility, along with sleet, hail, cold rains,
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