A muskie captured by the Illinois DNR during a spring trap net survey turned out to be a good history lesson for fisheries biologists and anglers alike.
The 2024 sampling – the last recorded
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area wrapped up a poaching case which resulted in the seizure of an impressive buck mount.
The 14-point deer was
In Rock Island County, CPO Buckrop observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.
The Prairie Research Institute recognized employees who were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding achievements and excellent work in 2025.
Among the honorees were Mark Davis, who received the Distinguished Research Scientist Award, which
The Illinois Conservation Foundation and DNR helped host the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Tradeswomen’s Fishing Event, which took place earlier this month at William Powers State Recreation Area on Chicago’s far southeast side.
Illinois pro angler Drew Gill landed an 8-pounder and a 9-pounder to kick off the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit the same way he kicked off the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season – with a
Any fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year.
And so hundreds of ice anglers braved cold
A 23-year-old goose hunter from southern Illinois died last month after he fell through the ice of a frozen pond while trying to save his dog.
The New Baden Fire Department responded to a
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