
Taking advantage of Great Lakes country grouse numbers and hunting opportunities
Rumor has it that ruffed grouse numbers aren’t bad across the upland species’ range this year, and even in down years, the author still heads afield.

Rumor has it that ruffed grouse numbers aren’t bad across the upland species’ range this year, and even in down years, the author still heads afield.

Knowing the difference between a male and female ruffed grouse can be a little tricky to the naked eye. Michael Hehner sits down with Outdoor News and shows a couple of tricks that help him

Bowhunters are quick out of the gate this season, at least through the first three weeks.

From jigs to crankbaits, unleash a greatest hits of top angling tactics to convince walleyes to fall in during the great bite of autumn.

DNR has put firearm deer permits for the upcoming season on sale over-the-counter.

DNR has confirmed Illinois has a new state record for smallmouth bass. Joseph Capilupo, of LaGrange, landed the 7 pound, 3 ounce smallie late Monday night while fishing the Lake Michigan Shoreline in downtown Chicago.
Season Dates Nov. 2: Rabbit, pheasant & quail hunting seasons open. Nov. 22: First firearms deer season opens (tentative) Nov. 24: First firearms deer season closes (tentative) Dec. 5: Second firearms deer season opens (tentative)
Northwest Zone– Captain Laura Petreikis In Whiteside County, CPO Teas received a disposition involving a subject who killed a buck during the archery season and failed to tag it. The subject then had another subject
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. Editor’s note: High water has continued to affect many of the state’s rivers and a few of its
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