Is AI the answer to sizing up the Illinois deer herd? If nothing else, the technology may at least help wildlife managers figure out a way to get a better handle on the population.
Illinois hunters, landowners and others concerned about chronic wasting disease will have to wait until next fall for another opportunity to hear directly from state wildlife officials about the future of the state’s management program.<br
Invasive species control, prescribed burns and native habitat restoration are among the conservation efforts receiving a boost, with state grants awarded to 14 Illinois conservation organizations.
DNR awarded $697,816 through the Illinois Natural Areas
“The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness and of a freedom almost forgotten. It is an antidote to insecurity, the open door to waterways of ages past and a way of
He referred to himself as a “river rat” and spent his career working to better Illinois’ fisheries. Wayne Herndon Jr., a DNR fisheries biologist who worked over a span that covered five different decades, died
Illinois Conservation Police officers were lauded for their bravery, investigative work and public service during 2025, with Conservation Police Officer Austin Priest earning the state’s Officer of the Year award for the second consecutive year.<br
Long necks. Long bullets. And fast twist barrels to stabilize them. That’s what’s new in hunting ammunition.
If you’re a hunter with more than a few seasons in your rear-view mirror, you may be
As professional bass fishing continues a split-season approach to forward-facing sonar, Illinois high school officials are weighing how the rapidly advancing technology should be handled in student competition.
B.A.S.S. recently announced that its Bassmaster
Rustling leaves can be deceiving… another squirrel. A stick snapping signals something much heavier. The rhythm in the leaves causes my heart to pound from adrenalin. It has to be a deer approaching. Clutching the
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