Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Aug. 28, 2026
Staff Report
August 28, 2026
Crappies begin late-summer feeding, walleye bite warming. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on Aug. 28, 2026.
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New ruling now allows simple suppressor sales in 27 states; here’s what to know
Matt Geiger
August 28, 2026
A recent decision by a federal judge in Texas caused celebration among suppressor enthusiasts in 27 states and other gun rights supporters across part of the country while also creating confusion for some.
What
Video: Reviewing Iron Will single bevel broadheads after five years of using them
Eric Morken
August 26, 2026
Eric Morken has used a number of different broadheads over 20 years of bowhunting, but he has stuck with Iron Will single bevels the last five seasons because of consistent results that have made it
Gretchen Steele: When the regulations become a hunt of their own
Gretchen Steele
August 25, 2026
There was a time when preparing for hunting season in Illinois meant finding a place to hunt, checking the weather, sighting in the gun or bow, and maybe negotiating with a dog that had discovered
Star Watch: Birds in the sky
Bob Drieslein
August 24, 2026
Of the 88 constellations established by the International Astronomer’s Union(IAU), nine are named in Latin after birds. Five of these constellations are located in the southern sky and are not visible from our northern locations.
Jeremiah Haas: The correct mindset will help to keep you from having a disappointing day
Jeremiah Haas
August 23, 2026
The Illinois dove season, which opens Sept. 1, is traditionally considered the beginning of the fall hunting season, although avid squirrel hunters may argue. Either way, for many hunters, it is time to get out
Steve Sarley: New fishing lure craze has been a thing since my childhood
Steve Sarley
August 22, 2026
How much would you pay to catch a fish? I’m not talking about the cost of the best rod and reel, the cost of a boat, the cost of a fly-in vacation, or even the
The strategy behind four decades of Illinois skunk numbers
Illinois Natural History Survey
August 21, 2026
If you’ve ever driven a back road on a summer night and caught that unmistakable whiff of a striped skunk, you know they’re out there. But for wildlife managers, the real question isn’t whether skunks
Profiling the latest ATVs and UTVs
Dan Hansen
August 21, 2026
Side-by-sides continue to dominate the off-road vehicle market, with manufacturers offering increased power, enclosed cabs, factory HVAC, automotive-style technology, and more specialized vehicles.
However, manufacturers of traditional single-seat quads continue to remain innovative, with
