Dreadful proposal to sell federal lands must be stopped by sportsmen
Ron Steffe
April 20, 2015
Hunters and fishermen must fight the liquidation of federal lands.
Illinois
Old research suggests to turkey hunters that hen's head is focus of gobbler's attention
Jeff Mulhollem
April 20, 2015
Little-known, novel, Penn State study of turkey mating obscured by time
Weary of the big lake hassle? Try bass fishing small farm ponds
Jason Houser
April 20, 2015
Big lakes get most of the attention when it come to fishing for big bass.
Outdoor show female-themed booths offer hits and misses
Johnna Kerres
April 20, 2015
My sister and I hit the open road for a little bonding and drove up to Madison, Wisconsin to check out the 2015 Deer and Turkey Expo.
Talking open water fishing line: Braid vs. fluorocarbon vs. monofilament
Site Staff
April 18, 2015
Which angling line when? Use all three for the proper fishing application in a given sportfishing situation.
Bobcat bill passes House with fiscal and budget notes attached
Ralph Loos
April 17, 2015
The House version of the “Bobcat Bill” passed today by a vote of 62-43. House Bill 0352, which would allow DNR to offer a bobcat season from Nov. 1 to Feb. 15
Drones, DNR grants getting capital notice
Site Staff
April 16, 2015
DNR is getting more attention in the capital than it had bargained for as lawmakers hit the home stretch of the spring legislative session.
Illinois Calendar of Events – April 17th, 2015
Site Staff
April 16, 2015
Banquets/Fundraisers April 17: Northeast Illinois DU Banquet, Antioch VFW Hall. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958. April 25: Schuyler County NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Virginia, Rushville. For more info call Scott Paisley, 217-242-7140.
Trappers dealing with roller coaster market
Site Staff
April 16, 2015
John Wilson spent early April on a fur-buying adventure up and down Illinois.
