Rob Erickson and Mark Ramono, certified wildlife experts with Scientific Wildlife Management, have been trapping and tracking coyotes since they were teenagers.
Recently, they volunteered to help the Illinois DNR.
“We need people
DNR is currently seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas and historic sites around Illinois.
The agency’s spring and summer camping season runs through Sept. 30. The fall
Our printing press had barely spit out the May 2 front page of Illinois Outdoor News that included a story about biologists unrolling nets and charging up electrofishing gear when a news tip came crashing
As I rummaged through my tackle box trying to figure out which lure may get the muskies to bite, my fishing partner John Stellflue stopped casting and turned my way.
“You know you’re going
Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond, where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch. The popular One-Cast station ensures everyone wins a prize. And bow-fishing stations offer youth an opportunity
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 30, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Measures designed to give hunters a bigger role in managing the state’s deer herd passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly by unanimous votes.
House Bill 2339, which requires DNR to end its
Lawmakers passed the measure allowing Illinois DNR to make timely adjustments to gray fox trapping and hunting. House Bill 3760 is expected to be signed into law by the governor this summer.
It could
Some say fly fishing is a science. Your opinion comes from how much fishing experience you have at the time and your age. Your value of fly-fishing can be complex or carefree, your choice.
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