Project Squirrel: A fun citizen science project for everyone
Gretchen Steele
May 31, 2022
The end goal of all this squirrel observing is to understand tree squirrel ecology better.
Opinion
Spring turkey harvest up slightly in 2022
Ralph Loos
May 31, 2022
Fewer permits were sold for the 2022 Illinois spring turkey season.
Hunters still waiting to see when and if Pritzker signs ‘Rifle Deer Bill’
Ralph Loos
May 16, 2022
In essence, the bill would allow the use of a single-shot centerfire rifle to harvest deer in Illinois.
Just call me a bird nerd
Gretchen Steele
May 16, 2022
Just call me a bird nerd, I suppose. I don’t think I fall into the hard-core birder category by any means; at best, I am a casual bird watcher. But, I love photographing birds, and
Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources marks 32th year
Kent Weil
May 16, 2022
IFOR, the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources, is 32 years old this year. Established as a not-for-profit, IFOR is a unique coalition of individuals and organizations. IFOR represents all outdoorsmen, all sportsmen, and all recreational
It’s almost orchid time
Gretchen Steele
May 11, 2022
Keep your eyes open as you traverse the late spring and early summer woodlands and other habitats.
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.
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
