Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Nobody knows that more than the guy sitting right here typing his thoughts out on this page. After reporting any kind of positive news about the state’s deer, I can count on my phone ringing
A long time ago when I was a clueless sophomore and maintaining passing grades in geometry was a daily struggle, I felt insulted when the teacher used the term “obtuse” while addressing our class.
A significant increase in late-winter success combined with slight bumps in the take by archery and firearms hunters led to an overall spike in the Illinois 2024-25 deer harvest.
DNR reported that hunters took
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has delayed a $1.2 billion project meant to keep invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan by at least several months, saying he’s worried President Trump might not cover the federal government’s
Winter comes and goes, anglers adjust on central lakes. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on Feb. 17, 2025.
Looking at the Moon through binoculars or a telescope reveals a topography that hints of a violent history.
Nature is fluid and adaptive. Once you wrap your head around that simple truth, answering some of nature’s questions becomes easier.
For example, every few years, several bird species such as the common redpoll,
I talked to a number of Illinois Outdoor News readers at the Schaumburg Fishing Show about the missing turkeys. That shocked me. I love meeting readers and talking to them at the shows, but the
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