
Rabbit and squirrel hunting: No better way to spend February
Longer days and warmer sunshine activate small game hunting opportunities between now and – bonus day – Feb. 29.

Longer days and warmer sunshine activate small game hunting opportunities between now and – bonus day – Feb. 29.

The permanent position had been vacant since former chief Mark Alessi stepped over last year to assume a role as central region manager for DNR’s Division of Natural Heritage.

Outdoor News shooting writer Ron Spomer shares some of the highlights he saw the hunting industry unveil at the recent Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas.

Video Courtesy of Tod Todd, Ice Team Member

Video Courtesy of Tod Todd, Ice Team Member.
Season Dates Feb. 15: Squirrel hunting season ends statewide. Feb. 15: Rabbit hunting season ends statewide. March 10: Over-the-counter spring turkey permits available (in counties with leftover permits) Education/Seminars. Feb. 7-8: Illinois Hunter Safety, 5
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Ogle County, CPO Beltran conducted an investigation of deer hunters in Byron. It was discovered a man from Rockford was hunting without permission and had been doing so

Known as the father of the modern bass boat, Wood helped make competitive fishing mainstream and devoted his career to recreational sport fishing.

— Video Courtesy of Tod Todd, Ice Team Member
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