
Backyard and Beyond: Make way for foxlets
This pair of fox kits might be planning to bite off more than they can chew. Truth to tell, according to photographer Rich Carlson, the kits were probably surprised as they came out of their

This pair of fox kits might be planning to bite off more than they can chew. Truth to tell, according to photographer Rich Carlson, the kits were probably surprised as they came out of their

As is often the case with technology, trail cameras have come a long way in the past two decades.
On average, they are cheaper, produce higher-quality images and videos, and are far more intuitive

Amid all the political fits and fusses this spring that led to the pausing and restarting of the massive project to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan, some good news was emerging in a

With Illinois securing a 50-acre parcel, the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project can break ground, marking a major milestone in protecting the Great Lakes, its wildlife, and people from the destructive effects of Asian

About 20 years and four Labrador retrievers ago, I was perched in a dense cattail island awaiting the first flights of ducks. It was opening day, and prospects looked good for me and my energetic,

It’s one of the most popular activities among Illinois duck hunters – aside from duck hunting, of course.
Fully recovered from the COVID pandemic that stalled momentum for a couple of years, DNR’s traditional

What we are learning two years into the Illinois DNR’s new method of gathering brood survey information is that you – and people just like you – have taken the role of “turkey tabulator” very

Walleyes starting to bite, largemouths warming up. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on June 22, 2025.

Time in the woods is always beneficial when preparing for a whitetail hunting season, and that is especially the case when trying to pick apart a new property.
In this video, Eric Morken of
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