
Springtime is the right time for sunfish
Spring is a consistent time to find bluegills and other sunfish. No need for a fishing forecast when they gather in the shallows to spawn. The pre-spawn catch can be as good as those taken

Spring is a consistent time to find bluegills and other sunfish. No need for a fishing forecast when they gather in the shallows to spawn. The pre-spawn catch can be as good as those taken

A flurry of Facebook posts by DNR’s Division of Fisheries summarizing spring sampling activities at lakes around Illinois has anglers dusting off tackle boxes, respooling reels and gassing up boats. Fox Chain O Lakes, Siloam

The bug that bit the spring turkey application process back in November appears to not have an appetite for DNR’s online deer permitting system. Fingers crossed.
A first lottery application deadline for 2023 firearms

Spring crappies, bass hitting; bluegill bite picking up. A look at the statewide fishing and hunting report for Illinois on April 28, 2023.

Kevin Schuver, of Ridge Top Taxidermy near Bemidji, Minn. has more than 50 years of experience transforming those once-in-a-lifetime moments into permanent memories.
Heat and sun are among the enemies in this preservation battle,

Mature gobblers are notorious for hanging up just outside of shooting range, often making a seemingly sure thing quickly fade into a memory. Just when you think that the bird will be taking a ride

Jeremy Smith fell in love with fishing at an early age, which is why he pursued a career in the industry. Smith details his path into the fishing industry with Lindner Media Productions.

When we eased into the kennel lot, trucks and dog trailers were everywhere. The kennel was hosting a field and water trial that had started early to get ahead of the heat of the day.

I know I’m not the only one who nearly goes stir-crazy from winter, and I’m raring to go on my 2023 deer habitat-management projects.
Before starting, however, I’ve been spending my time assessing the
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