Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Aug. 16, 2024
Staff Report
August 16, 2024
Summer blues: variety of species remain in deep water. A look at the Illinois fishing report on Aug. 16, 2024.
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Illinois DNR to double number of bobcat permits for upcoming season
Kent Weil
August 16, 2024
Trappers and hunters hoping to secure a bobcat permit for the upcoming season in Illinois have had their chances doubled.
Following the release of a much-anticipated study by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale indicating
Bucks of summer provide a great viewing experience
Mark Morrison
August 16, 2024
My pal Paul resides on a hobby farm that, among other things, provides a heap of open pasture space upon which to train my dogs, shoot our hunting bows at 3-dimensional targets set up against
What can grouse hunters expect this fall? A 2024 regional forecast from the Outdoor News coverage area
Dave Zeug
August 13, 2024
A common thread when reviewing ruffed grouse-hunting populations and opportunities in the Upper Great Lakes states revolves around habitat. Maturing forests are increasing in some areas of some states on public and private lands, while
Star Watch: Observing Cygnus, the swan
Bob Drieslein
August 12, 2024
The genus “Cygnus” in the wildlife world includes two species of native birds found in the United States. Most of us are familiar with tundra and trumpeter swans, but did you know that another “Cygnus”
Follow these tips to get your bow sighted in for the fall hunting season
Scott Bestul
August 11, 2024
August is still an infant, but trust me on this: A mid-September bowhunting opener is going to be upon us long before most of us are ready.
While I’ll no doubt have clothes to
New Illinois Natural History Survey scientist had early interest ‘to be better angler’
Xander Hazel
August 11, 2024
Rob Mooney joined the Illinois Natural History Survey July 16 as an assistant research scientist.
Mooney completed his B.S. and M.S. at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and then went on to receive his
Tips to make sure you make good during the moment of truth this bowhunting season
Mike Raykovicz
August 11, 2024
There is nothing more frustrating or disheartening to a bowhunter than a miss, and over the years, I’ve had my share. Months, weeks, and days of preparation are gone in an instant because something went
Need a new scope for your .22? Here’s what to consider to obtain better accuracy
Ron Spomer
August 10, 2024
Don’t break the bank when buying a .22 rimfire scope, but don’t make the mistake of going “cheap” either. Traditionally .22 scopes have been seen as inexpensive sights. Many caused more shooting problems than they
