Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
September 2, 2026
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the Sept. 4, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Serious injury hanging tree stands in Union County
Staff Report
September 2, 2026
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 4, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
‘Outstanding’ volunteers from across Illinois get nod from DNR
Staff Report
September 2, 2026
Six individuals and one organization have been selected as 2026 outstanding volunteers of the year for their contributions to conservation on behalf of DNR.
“DNR is grateful to have dedicated volunteers and support groups
How far is too far to shoot in waterfowl hunting? Answer these three questions
Phil Bourjaily
September 2, 2026
In my ideal waterfowl hunt, every bird is backpedaling over the decoys and we’re taking our shots at 20 yards. Sometimes it works out that way, but usually, sooner or later, a bird skirts the
Commentary: Want to predict Lyme disease risk? Count the acorns, not the deer
Russ Mason
September 2, 2026
If you want to know how bad next summer’s Lyme disease season might be, it may be more useful to count the acorns on the ground than the deer in the woods.
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Tagged sturgeon placed in Illinois River as part of ‘rebuilding’ effort
Anthony Candia
September 2, 2026
Twenty-one young lake sturgeon released into the Illinois River at Starved Rock are now part of a long-term effort to learn more about the endangered fish and eventually rebuild self-sustaining populations in Illinois.
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Illinois Mixed Bag: Giant City State Park Stories, Photos Sought for 100th Anniversary Celebration
Staff and News Reports
September 1, 2026
Giant City State Park in southern Illinois will celebrate its 100th anniversary as an Illinois state park in 2027, and DNR is inviting the public to share their favorite memories of the park for a
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Put bounties on all invasive carp
Illinois Letters To The Editor
September 1, 2026
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 4, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ralph Loos: Will solar fields create new reality for hunters, wildlife in Illinois?
Ralph Loos
September 1, 2026
I suspect it’s already happened, and if it has I’d certainly like to hear about it: The growing collection of solar fields across Illinois is bound to result in a situation where a bad shot
