Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Outdoor News
November 7, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Nov. 14, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois
Uptick in rabbits, quail have Illinois hunters optimistic
Ralph Loos
November 7, 2025
Suggesting a turnaround in the upland game arena in Illinois is being a little overly optimistic, given the decline of cottontail and Bobwhite populations over the past three decades. But Don Kahl, DNR’s Agricultural and
Statewide survey shows Illinois deer hardly camera shy
Sheryl DeVore
November 7, 2025
Deer are by far the most common animal caught on camera traps in an ongoing statewide survey that has provided several rather unusual glimpses of Illinois’ wildlife.
Researchers have seen a female bobcat and
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Nov. 7, 2025
Staff Report
November 7, 2025
Catfish action heats up, crappie bites remain dominant. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on Nov. 7, 2025.
Researcher examines origins of blufflands bobcats
Natalie Ryder
November 5, 2025
As the so-called “Driftless” or bluff-country region that covers potions of four states has seen increasing bobcat populations, an Iowa researcher is trying to learn more about its origins. Did the bobcat population of southeast
Star Watch: Cepheus, the King
Bob Drieslein
November 4, 2025
The ancient Greeks tell us about a royal couple that formerly ruled the mythical kingdom of Aethiopia. Cassiopeia the queen, and her not-so-well-known husband, Cepheus, have now been immortalized into two of the modern, 88
How to score a typical whitetail rack
Staff Report
November 2, 2025
Few things capture the imagination of deer hunters like a set of whitetail antlers. Beyond their beauty and character, antlers tell a story – one we can measure and compare via the Boone and Crockett
Steve Sarley: Readers share memories of old bait shops, fishing in Illinois
Steve Sarley
November 1, 2025
I knew I was going to hit a hot button when I brought up bait shops of the past. Everybody has great memories of shops that smelled like worms and minnows and were filled with
Top new gear for your 2025-26 ice-angling campaign
Staff Report
November 1, 2025
While there’s always a bunch of new products every year in the ever-growing ice fishing marketplace, some tend to stand out a bit more than others. Such is the case heading into the 2025-26 winter
