Illinois’ statewide fishing report for Aug. 18, 2023
Staff Report
August 18, 2023
Catfish bite continues to be consistent in big lakes. A look at the fishing report from across Illinois on Aug. 18, 2023.
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National waterfowl population survey shows 7% decline in breeding ducks from 2022
Staff and News Reports
August 18, 2023
On Aug. 18, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its report on the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS, Canadian Wildlife Service and other
Commentary: Archery, hunter ed threatened by Biden administration action
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Report
August 17, 2023
Hunter education, archery in schools, wilderness courses, and other outdoor-focused school activities provide unmatched enrichment opportunities for students from all walks of life. These programs provide critical life skills for students and, according to teachers
Nature’s Playground: joys of exploring with a child
Gretchen Steele
August 16, 2023
Before we know it, school will be back in session, and the opportunities for outdoor adventuring and exploring for the young ones in our lives will be mightily curtailed.
Dove scouting done right: Here’s how to find birds before the opener
Site Staff
August 16, 2023
Dove hunting is one of the most underutilized seasons we have here in the Upper Midwest. While targeting the speedy game birds down South is nearly a way of life, here in the north country
What can we all tell from a deer droppings? National Deer Association takes a look
Mike Moore
August 15, 2023
Can you distinguish a buck from a doe by the size of their droppings or scat?
The National Deer Association (NDA) jumped on that topic last month in its newsletter to members of the
Star Watch: Two supermoons on display in August
Bob Drieslein
August 15, 2023
There will be four supermoons in 2023, with two during the month of August. The one occurring on Aug. 30 will be the biggest and brightest of the 13 full moons during calendar year 2023.
To pee or not to pee: Sometimes it’s complicated in a dog’s world
Bob Zink
August 15, 2023
I recently gave some thought to an age-old question that many – well, maybe just me – have pondered.
Let’s say you’re taking your “unfixed” male Deutsch drahthaar on a walk. The dog asks
Chiggers: An itch you just can’t scratch enough
Steve Sarley
August 15, 2023
I was on a plane one time, talking to a married couple who had moved from Illinois to Arkansas. The husband was singing the praises of his new home and told me, “The best thing
