In Illinois, deer-vehicle crash ‘season’ approaching, too
Staff and News Reports
October 13, 2017
With the fall rut and deer hunting season looming, it’s a busy time on and around Illinois roadways.
Illinois
Sea lamprey numbers mysteriously rising in Lake Superior, Lake Erie
Associated Press
October 9, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Officials say the invasive sea lamprey is gaining ground in Lake Superior and Lake Erie, while its numbers remain at near-historic lows in the other Great Lakes. Sea lampreys are eel-like
National Wildlife Refuge Week: Finding refuge across the Great Lakes
Site Staff
October 6, 2017
Events surrounding National Wildlife Refuge Week will have a distinct Great Lakes region flavor. National Wildlife Refuge Week, this year observed October 8-14, celebrates the National Wildlife Refuge System, the nation’s largest network of public
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 6, 2017
Site Staff
October 5, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: Walleyes are good in current areas such as bottlenecks of the bridges, most being caught on
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Oct. 6, 2017
Site Staff
October 5, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPO Jones issued a Savanna man a citation for failure to submit his annual commercial fishing report. CPO Palumbo issued citations and written warnings to four Chicago men for
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 6, 2017
Site Staff
October 5, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers Oct. 7: County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Alexander/Pulaski Sportsmans Club, Miller City. For more info call Susan Bigham, 618-776-5882. Nov. 1: Northeast Illinois DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Midlane Country Club, Wadsworth. For more info
Illinois’ DuPage County preps for fall rainbow trout season
Associated Press
October 2, 2017
Group of lakes to be stocked with about 5,000 fish and closed to fishing between now and then to give the fish time to disperse.
NSSF launches Hunting Works for Illinois
Staff and News Reports
September 27, 2017
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, has announced that a new Hunting Works For America chapter has been established in Illinois. Hunting Works For Illinois joins
Deer hunting: time well wasted
Keri Butt
September 27, 2017
If you’ve followed my columns or blogs, you’ve read that, for me, Oct. 1 is sacred. Regardless of all else, I’m in the deer woods. I haven’t missed an Oct. 1 in the deer woods
