Illinois’ statewide fishing report for Sept. 15, 2023
Staff Report
September 15, 2023
Catfish continue to be the hot bite across the state. A look at the fishing report from Illinois on Sept. 15, 2023.
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Low-impact strategies for early-season bowhunting success
Tyler Frantz
September 15, 2023
There’s a right time and wrong time for everything in the deer woods. As much as the peak of the rut can be a promising window to get aggressive in your hunting style, opening day
Table being set for upcoming U.S. Farm Bill, with plenty at stake for hunters and anglers
Tori McCormick
September 13, 2023
In early August at Farmfest in Redwood Falls, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee, including five from Minnesota, fielded questions – some sharper than others – about the next federal Farm
Star Watch: Our Galaxy, the Milky Way
Bob Drieslein
September 12, 2023
The dictionary defines a “galaxy” as a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
In the case of our galaxy, the Milky Way, scientists
Illinois’ archery deer hunters: A look into who they are
Ralph Loos
September 12, 2023
Now that we’re getting close to the start of a new bow season in Illinois, it seems like a good time for me to let archery hunters in the state know exactly who you are.<br
Illinois DNR Director: ‘Everyone Belongs In Nature’ is the message
Gretchen Steele
September 12, 2023
According to DNR spokesperson Jayette Bolinksi, “Everyone Belongs In Nature” is an inclusive message designed to remind people that the outdoors is for everyone, regardless of the types of recreation they enjoy, where they live,
Hunting diving ducks: Three spots to head after north country waters ice up
Tori McCormick
September 11, 2023
A few generations ago, if you grew up hunting ducks in Minnesota or Wisconsin or anywhere in the Great Lakes region and likely beyond, there’s a good chance you cut your teeth chasing diving ducks.<br
Illinois’ archery deer opener: Some dos and don’ts for early season
Jeremiah Haas
September 11, 2023
After an 8½-month wait, bow season is almost back! All the food plot preparation, hours of shooting, treestand maintenance and trimming, as well as saving all that vacation time up for a magic week in
Hunting the suburbs? Here’s the best ways to make the most of it
Mark Morrison
September 11, 2023
Just like most whitetail bowhunters, I relish chasing bucks during the rut.
When late October rings in, anything can happen in the woods. An otherwise slow sit can turn productive in seconds when an
