DNR has scheduled a public drawing for handing out trapping permits at the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
You could make a pretty long list of reasons why people get involved in outdoor conservation. Some love hunting. Some love fishing. Some love birds, bees or trees. Some even love skunks, snapping turtles and
Illinois’ effort to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes is gaining momentum, with nearly 4 million pounds of the unwanted fish removed from the Illinois River during the first half of 2026.
Misinformation didn’t start with the internet. Shooting myths flourished in hunting camps and gun shops and spread virally long before you could get your misinformation from message boards and TikTok.
Those myths hang on,
On a warm September afternoon, I stood at the edge of a cattail marsh on my property watching the sky. At first it looked empty. Then a large dragonfly swept past at eye level, followed
Fall is a magical season. It’s a season of abundance, even while we feel winter breathing down our necks. There are more birds in the world after summer’s busy nesting season, butterflies are busy living
This time of year always makes me excited. The cool weather always makes me want to be outside. I have been planning all year to head out to the woods and waters to hunt. Whether
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Maybe add some challenge, or impress your friends? Just one utilitarian piece of equipment can help you do it all. What’s more,
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