Illinois deer study reveals human preferences
Site Staff
May 31, 2012
A study on white-tailed deer and humans’ perceptions of the animal has wrapped up with findings that say as much about us as it does about them.
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Odd fish may establish addition to record book
Site Staff
May 31, 2012
Tim Wojnicz thought he was fighting a sturgeon. Instead, the charter boat captain, fishing for perch on Lake Michigan, was tied up with an 8.85-pound burbot
Northern Illinois Fishing Report – June 1st, 2012
Site Staff
May 31, 2012
Lake Michigan According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, fishing out of the northern harbors is really hot right now, with easy limits of cohos and some kings mixed in. The cohos are taking the standard
Southern Illinois Fishing Report – June 1st, 2012
Site Staff
May 31, 2012
Devils’ Kitchen Bluegills are still on beds and can be caught on crickets, wax worms and red wigglers. Horseshoe Lake Some crappies are still spawning. Fishing isn’t as good as it was the end of
DNR "Sustainability Bill" held up . . .
Site Staff
May 31, 2012
After a series of strange twist in Springfield, the “DNR Sustainability” appeared on Wednesday appeared as if it was moving forward and would soon be awaiting the signature of Gov. Pat Quinn. The governor is
DNR 'Sustainability' bill ready for Quinn's pen
Site Staff
May 30, 2012
After a series of strange twist in Springfield yesterday, the “DNR Sustainability” bill nowawaits the signature of Gov. Pat Quinn. The governor is expected to sign it, but given the odd nature of the spring
Backwoods and Farm Pond Favorites
Site Staff
May 30, 2012
A day on the lake or at a park full of strip pits is great when you can pull it off, but during the long daylight hours of summer, quick fishing opportunities can also present
Whirlwind day at state capitol comes with twist on new DNR funding
Site Staff
May 25, 2012
Springfield — Hunters, anglers, DNR staffers and lawmakers all began this week assuming they’d somehow wrap up work toward a DNR funding plan centered on state park admission fees. But there was an unexpected twist.
Turkey season wraps up with big numbers
Site Staff
May 23, 2012
All in all, it was a solid turkey season for spring hunters, who topped last year’s kill by more than 800 birds. According to DNR stats released today, 15,941 turkeys were taken during the 2012
