Illinois Outdoor News fishing and hunting report
Staff Report
March 4, 2023
Largemouth bass bite snaps awake as spring nears.
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Spring scout for whitetails and reap the benefits in the fall
Eric Morken
March 4, 2023
It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about does or bucks, the majority of the deer I put a bow tag on stem in some way from scouting. Ahead of spring green-up, the forest floor is
Here are some winning tournament strategies for the weekend bass angler
Louie Stout
March 4, 2023
You can go anywhere on the internet and get tips from pro anglers about fishing and tournament strategies for multiple-day events.
But what about the weekend guy who works all week and then shows
Survey shows that hunters, shooters are affected by rising ammunition costs
Russ Mason
March 1, 2023
Ammunition prices have increased anywhere from 200% to 850% (depending on caliber) since 2000. Although the reasons behind these increases are complex, there has been little attention paid to the potential effect they might have
Star Watch: Mars, Venus, and Jupiter all visible in March
Bob Drieslein
February 28, 2023
A lot is happening in the sky and on Earth during mid-March. There are stars, nebula, galaxies, comets and meteors, but the planets are my favorites.
A look at some ‘other’ ways to call in a spring gobbler
Steve Piatt
February 26, 2023
There are other options outside of the traditional mouth-pot-box lineup. All of those “other” calls can be highly effective at times, all are fun to operate (although some are more of a challenge than others),
What you can do right now to prepare for next deer season
Jeremiah Haas
February 25, 2023
There are a couple things you can do now to make the 2023 season much easier, more organized, and hopefully save you some money as well.
All-time great pro bass angler Kevin VanDam to retire following ’23 season
Jeff Nedwick
February 24, 2023
Kevin VanDam, a Michigan native who currently fishes Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour, made the announcement on Feb. 12 via a video he published on his website that he will retire after the 2023
Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Chad Pipkens talks live sonar
George Fiorille
February 24, 2023
One of the best sources for live sonar information is a guide or professional bass angler who uses it day-in and day-out. Outdoor News recently talked with Chad Pipkens, of Michigan. He is a member
