Important angler tip: Know the difference between shad and Asian carp
Andy Palmer
March 6, 2017
Young Asian carp supposedly can be confused with many of the baitfish we anglers use to catch bigger predator fish.
Illinois
Deer meat donations help fight hunger in Illinois’ Pike County
Associated Press
March 2, 2017
Access Illinois Outdoors recently donated 10,000 pounds of deer meat to two food pantries.
Crankbaits and crankin’ an Illinois angler’s best friend in spring
Cory Yarmuth
March 2, 2017
Crankbaits can be put into three different categories. The lipped short body, the lipped long body, and the lipless are the varieties that are the easiest to define.
Deer on trail cams: Will changing trigger speed alter productivity?
Keri Butt
March 1, 2017
Why drain our camera batteries, max out memory cards, and waste time deleting pointless pictures if all that’s needed is to flip that trigger-delay-switch over to 10-minutes?
Warmer weather puts dent in Illinois maple syrup production
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Sap was collected a couple times, but “this long warm spell has put a damper on our efforts.”
Realtree to sponsor Outdoor News’ long-running Wood Duck Challenge
Staff Report
February 27, 2017
For the past 27 years, youth groups including 4-H, Scout troops, and school classes have participated in the program, geared toward constructing and installing wood duck nesting boxes by youths.
Ice fishing tip: Using underwater cameras to be a more productive angler
Site Staff
February 23, 2017
Underwater cameras will truly open up the hard-water angling world and help you put more fish topside
The latest in turkey loads: Tungsten Super Shot a hand-loader’s dream and a nightmare for longbeards
Steve Piatt
February 23, 2017
Spring gobbler hunters always seem to be tweaking something, whether it’s their various call lineup, camo patterns or, especially, shotgun loads to deliver the best pattern possible when the moment of truth arrives.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — Feb. 24, 2017
Site Staff
February 23, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Posateri responded to a call for an injured bowhunter at Johnson Sauk Trail. The disabled hunter had called the staff asking for help but due to poor cell
