Illinois upcoming calendar of events for Dec. 14
Staff Report
December 14, 2022
A look at outdoor-related events from around Illinois.
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Former Pyramid State Park superintendent made his mark on site: ‘It was a dream job’
Les Winkeler
December 14, 2022
“It wasn’t even all open to the public at that time,” Hill said. “By the spring of 2002 we had the roads fixed good enough for travel. We opened up all the units.
Former major league pitcher accused of baiting deer stands
Ralph Loos
December 12, 2022
Separate poaching case in Illinois involves 23 deer, including the unlawful harvest of a 205-inch, 18-point buck.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – December 9, 2022
Site Staff
December 9, 2022
Muskie action has been excellent on at least one popular fishery.
Do late-season pheasant hunts impact populations?
Russ Mason
December 8, 2022
It’s far from clear that facts put anyone’s mind at ease these days, but they’re a place to start. A review of the literature refreshed my own understanding.
Let’s talk early ice-fishing basics
Jeremy Smith
December 7, 2022
In my opinion, one of the most common mistakes that ice anglers make is heading too deep, too early.
A quick chat with Dustin Hoff: Big-buck slayer and musician
Patrick Durkin
December 7, 2022
Indiana hunter’s 2021 typical buck ranks No. 2 all-time in B&C.
Suspected avian flu outbreak in southwestern Illinois
Gretchen Steele
December 5, 2022
Deceased wild birds have recently been found at Baldwin Lake, Pyramid State Recreation Area, Rend Lake, and Carlyle Lake.
Don’t fret, keep searching for winter bluegills
Vic Attardo
December 3, 2022
I hadn’t fished in almost a month. Between the time of my last open-water excursion and the formation of fishable ice, my mood had gotten ugly. When finally the ice was on the thicker side
