Turkey hunters have reason to be optimistic as spring season nears
Ralph Loos
March 20, 2017
The regular season opens April 3 in the south zone and April 10 in the north zone.
Illinois
Walleyes are back as Illinois River hosts MWC opener; 2018 championship to be in Quad Cities
Andy Palmer
March 20, 2017
This will be the first time the championship will be held in Illinois or on the Mississippi River.
Star eagle shines, educates in Lake Shelbyville program
Associated Press
March 20, 2017
It was part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ fifth annual “Eagle Day’.”
Republicans join Democrats against Trump’s Great Lakes cuts
Associated Press
March 20, 2017
President’s spending plan says it “returns the responsibility for funding local environmental efforts and programs to state and local entities, allowing EPA to focus on its highest national priorities.”
Illinois DNR white-tailed deer website to debut by April
Associated Press
March 17, 2017
It’s planned as an encyclopedia of biological information and facts about the Illinois state mammal. It will include data on state management of the deer population.
Ahead of the spring gobbler hunt, low-impact scouting is effective
Steve Piatt
March 17, 2017
Get close, but not too close while scouting for turkeys.
Forget winter’s blush, youth turkey season is upon us
Keri Butt
March 14, 2017
From a hunter’s perspective, weather sure messes with turkey season, especially for those of us with kiddos who look forward to youth season.
Fishing for answers: Is lead dead?
Cory Yarmuth
March 14, 2017
If you had to list all the advantages and disadvantages of lead vs. tungsten, I am sure you will have a list that balances each metal out.
More than 1,000 youths expected to compete in Illinois state NASP tournament
Illinois DNR
March 13, 2017
Top finishers will advance to national tournament.
