2018 spring turkey harvest sees steep decline
Ralph Loos
May 21, 2018
Hunters took only 13,500 turkeys during the 2018 spring season, well behind the 2017 harvest of 15,720.
Illinois
Anglers shouldn’t forget to take a step back now and then
Cory Yarmuth
May 18, 2018
Tie on a float and hook and some live bait and enjoy the world around you.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – May 18, 2018
Site Staff
May 17, 2018
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Henry County, CPO Posateri received dispositions regarding the following cases: (1) A Prophetstown man pleaded guilty to the charges of unlawfully taking a deer with a rifle and
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – May 18, 2018
Site Staff
May 17, 2018
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: On the south end it seems that the fish have moved out a bit, and
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – May 18, 2018
Site Staff
May 17, 2018
Season Dates June 1: Woodchuck hunting season opens statewide. June 15: Bullfrog hunting season opens. Aug. 1: Squirrel hunting season opens statewide. Tournaments/Contest June 2: Braidwood Knights of Columbus Walleye Fishing Tournament, 7-1 p.m., Heidecke
Fishing tip: Change your tactics to catch more spring walleyes
Site Staff
May 11, 2018
To put more fish in the boat this spring, use electronics and switch tactics until you identify a hot technique
Illinois seeks talks, tweaks to plan on Asian carp prevention in Lake Michigan
Associated Press
May 9, 2018
State willing to team with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pay for the project but wants changes to a $275 million draft plan the federal agency released last year.
Deer feeding bill gets massive makeover, passes Senate
Ralph Loos
May 3, 2018
The DNR has been opposed to supplemental feeding but appears to be neutral on a proposed University of Illinois deer study.
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – May 4, 2018
Site Staff
May 3, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers May 5: Schuyler County NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Old Homestead Event Barn, Rushville. For more info call Scott Paisley, 217-242-7140. Tournaments/Contest June 2: Braidwood Knights of Columbus Walleye Fishing Tournament, 7-1 p.m., Heidecke Lake.
