Unlike honey bees, which were introduced from Europe, the rusty patched bumble bee is a native species. For thousands of years, it pollinated Illinois prairies, oak savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, helping countless native wildflowers reproduce.
Growing up in the rolling landscapes of southwestern Illinois, Eric Canania didn’t just spend time outdoors – he was shaped by it. From hunting and fishing as a junior high student to forging lifelong bonds
A 41-year-old Michigan man learned the hard way that getting too close to an eastern massasauga rattlesnake can be dangerous. The man was bitten last month while attempting to photograph an eastern massasauga at a
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a series of comprehensive tests on the Electric Dispersal Barrier System to determine how increased stray electrical currents could affect the system if higher voltage levels are
It may cover only 26 acres, but Citizens Lake packs plenty of fishing opportunity into a relatively small package.
Located along U.S. Route 34 on the west edge of Monmouth, the Warren County lake
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the Aug. 21, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
A 21-year-old Ohio man has been found guilty of violating wildlife laws in Ohio and as a result has been ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution, fines, and other penalties.
In a
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Aug. 21, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Before bulldozers begin moving dirt for future road and bridge projects in Southern Illinois, researchers will be looking for some of the region’s most vulnerable wildlife.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department
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