Rifle deer season moves one step closer to reality
Ralph Loos
April 19, 2022
The measure passed both Houses and is expected to be delivered to the governor’s desk someday in the near future.
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Important work: Natural resources careers abound
Gretchen Steele
April 4, 2022
For the f irst time in what seems like years, we are finally starting to see job openings in a multitude of natural resources-related careers. My social media feeds and email inbox has been filled
Uncertainty tampers Fur Harvesters Auction
Kent Weil
April 4, 2022
For Illinois trappers, the fur harvest season is basically over – all that’s left is marketing. Several international auctions have been held lately selling both ranch and wild fur. None of them have been anything
The Illinois Deer Classic is back – and we are grateful
Ralph Loos
March 31, 2022
After a few years off, the event returns to the Peoria Civic Center April 1-3.
Fishing is fishing: Will gas prices keep you angling closer to home this summer?
Gretchen Steele
March 22, 2022
It’s time to look around our neighborhood with fresh eyes and hunt down those spots where we developed our love of the outdoors.
Flats fishing … for speckled trout?
Kent Weil
March 7, 2022
It turned out to be a fun day on the water and we did pick up some trout despite the cold water.
Clean your boots – and other tips to avoid transporting invasives
Gretchen Steele
March 7, 2022
Spring is a beautiful time to get out there and resume your favorite warm-weather activity. Just remember to do your part to help stop the spread of invasive species.
Overall deer harvest drops significantly in Illinois
Ralph Loos
February 25, 2022
A total of 147,004 deer were taken, down significantly from the 162,752 harvested in 2020-2021.
Privy structures installed at Trail of Tears Forest
Gretchen Steele
February 21, 2022
MAKANDA, Ill. – Trail of Tears State Forest is now home to two new privies thanks to the local Boy Scout, River Michael Doss. Doss attends Marion High School. With the help of Boy Scout
