Illinois’ statewide fishing report on May 25, 2024
Staff Report
May 25, 2024
Crappies, bluegills still biting as spring waters warm. A look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on May 25, 2024.
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John Tertuliani: Looking into the incredible history of the venerable bowie knife
John Tertuliani
May 25, 2024
History has a way of growing larger than life. The 220-year-old story of Jim Bowie is a mystery to me. Believed to have been born in Logan County, Ky., in 1796, his life ended at
Time to cash in on crappies in the Midwest; here’s what to know
Joe Martino
May 21, 2024
As I pen this story, the crappie bite here in the Midwest is heating up, a bit later than usual, thanks to warmer temperatures not really hitting us too hard early on. With the warmer
Blue-winged and green-winged teal: Examining the colorful Illinois natives
Sheryl DeVore
May 21, 2024
When a blue-winged teal takes flight over an Illinois wetland, you immediately understand how it got its name. The powdery blue patch on its wings is prominent, especially when the sun is shining.
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Star Watch: Arcturus and Bootes
Bob Drieslein
May 20, 2024
It’s almost summer, and you’ll have to stay up later now for skies to darken enough to see these celestial features, but trust me, it’ll be worth it!
If you follow the arc from
Illinois native Matthew Hunsaker returns home as district wildlife biologist
Kaleigh Gabriel
May 20, 2024
Hudson, Ill., native Matthew Hunsaker has returned to his home state to continue his career in natural resource conservation.
Hunsaker joined Illinois DNR in late fall of 2023 as a district wildlife biologist serving
Important steps are required to land in Illinois’ fishing record book
Kathy Andrews Wright
May 19, 2024
Once in a blue moon, the fish at the end of the line of a long-fought battle is a personal best – and just may be a contender for a state record. Remarkably, from 2021
Gretchen Steele: Bowfishing a great outdoor sport, and a conservation tool
Gretchen Steele
May 19, 2024
Few outdoor sports activities evoke the raw thrill of bowfishing. It’s an unique blend of archery prowess and angler finesse, where enthusiasts aim not for trophies mounted on walls but for conservation and ecological balance.
Jeremiah Haas: An Illinois mentor is still bringing joy to his former student
Jeremiah Haas
May 18, 2024
Recently, I was fortunate to learn the story of an Illinois sportsman who was a mentor to many young boys during his lifetime. As I sat down with Jay Wolf, who you may recognize from
