Illinois Mixed Bag: Pritzker signs shooting complex measure
Staff Report
August 23, 2023
A mix of outdoor-related news stories from across Illinois published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois
Illinois hunters watching coyote legislation out of New York
Dan Ladd
August 23, 2023
A few months after a national group launched a campaign to ban coyote hunting contests in Illinois, lawmakers in another state have taken steps to make such events illegal.
The New York State Assembly
Here’s how to maximize your trail cameras this deer season
Jeremiah Haas
August 23, 2023
The Illinois deer season starts in just about a month, so if you have not surveyed your deer herd yet, you still have some time.
Bucks will be in the process of shedding their
Behind the Scenes: Phil Borsdorf’s new role with Illinois DNR includes maintaining hunter heritage
Phil Bourjaily
August 23, 2023
Illinois-native Phil Borsdorf recently returned to DNR to serve as the Hunter Heritage Program manager. Borsdorf previously worked for DNR as an associate wildlife biologist and district natural heritage biologist, where his efforts were focused
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Boat accident on Fox River
Staff Report
August 23, 2023
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
August 23, 2023
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the Aug. 25, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Washington County Lake’s bass remain on positive course in Illinois
Ralph Loos
August 23, 2023
Southern Illinois bass anglers – and those from central and northern regions who like to hop on I-57 or Illinois 127 and head south for solid fishing – have patiently waited for Washington County Lake
Nature Smart: fast fox of the west
Stan Tekiela
August 22, 2023
Standing in the open high plains of eastern Wyoming where there are few trees to stop the wind, I faced a constant breeze. The vast open area is perfect habitat for a special canid called
Backyard and Beyond: The kestrel kids
Val Cunningham
August 22, 2023
Marguerite Eichelberger has been keeping an eye on a kestrel family on a friend’s property, enjoying the antics of the young falcons after fledging from their nest cavity. She was on hand to take photos
