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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar

Staff Report July 21, 2026

A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the July 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.

Illinois bill updating trapping language awaits a signature

Ralph Loos July 21, 2026

Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation that would modernize portions of the state’s trapping regulations, bringing Illinois more in line with current national trapping standards.
Senate Bill 3152, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Joyce and approved

Illinois Mixed Bag: Fishing Clinics Set at Oakhurst Forest Preserve

Staff and News Reports July 21, 2026

Offered in partnership with DNR’s Urban and Community Fishing Program, the free clinics will teach participants basic angling skills, including casting, knot-tying and fish identification, according to a news release from the Forest Preserve District

Nature Smart: Meet the flycatchers

Stan Tekiela July 20, 2026

Did you know the most common and largest family of birds in the world is found right here in North and South America? The crazy part is, you most likely have never heard of these

Backyard and Beyond: The sweetest season

Val Cunningham July 20, 2026

Young creatures are breaking out of eggs, popping out of dens, or heading to water. For Steve Boe, this season of renewal meant encountering a curious young fox who kept an eye on him walking

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