Illinois Letters to the Editor: Turkey season changes needed
Illinois Letters To The Editor
June 14, 2023
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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Anglers can fish for free without a license in Illinois June 16-19
Staff Report
June 14, 2023
DNR has set June 16-19 as Illinois Free Fishing Days, which will coincide with Father’s Day weekend.
During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon
Illinois Mixed Bag: Bond County Quail Forever Chapter recognized
Staff Report
June 14, 2023
A mix of outdoor-related stories from across Illinois published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Free fishing this weekend in Illinois is a time to push the basics
Jeremiah Haas
June 14, 2023
As most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and contentment for the rest of
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
June 14, 2023
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Dogs harass deer
Staff Report
June 14, 2023
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Smallmouth bass, sunfish get attention at Mautino in Illinois
Ralph Loos
June 14, 2023
Smallmouth bass isn’t a fish you expect to find among a collection of small lakes.
But Boss Lake in the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area is going against the grain. DNR’s 2022 survey
New pool of alligator gar arrive in Illinois hatcheries as part of reintroduction efforts
Ralph Loos
June 14, 2023
In the same week that more than 60,000 tiny alligator gar fry were being delivered to Jake Wolf and Little Grassy fish hatcheries in support of Illinois’ ongoing reintroduction program, a giant 207-pounder was caught
Boat owner gets federal prison time for conducting illegal charter operations on Chicago waterways
Staff Report
June 14, 2023
A boat owner has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for conducting illegal charter operations on Chicago waterways.
