Just weeks after a DNR report suggested smallmouth bass continue to grow and thrive in the Chicago harbors of Lake Michigan, a Kankakee angler backed up biologists with a near-record catch.
In fact, Kyle
Legislation that would allow the DNR to issue more antlerless-only nuisance deer permits and expand the number of tags given to youth hunters passed the Illinois Senate by a unanimous vote.
Senate Bill 710,
Bass starting to hit spring cycle, crappies strong. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on May 9, 2025.
Navigating government programs has never been for the faint of heart, nor has it been something citizens have dared wade into alone, should some form of assistance be available.
That’s true of conservation programs,
Here’s some more good news from the April Natural Resources Commission meeting in Michigan:
As the meeting was drawing to a close, Department of Natural Resources Director Scott Bowen made an encouraging announcement.
This past January, my wife, Vicky, and I attended a star party at Fort Macon State Park in coastal North Carolina. The park partners with Crystal Coast Stargazers, a local astronomy club, to offer these
A lot of folks end up with puppies in the springtime. Most of those pups turn out just fine, but it’s almost impossible to find a dog that doesn’t have a few quirks. This goes
As I am writing this, I am also thinking about who my beloved Chicago Bears are going to draft this year, who is going to help propel them to their next Super Bowl appearance.
The federal government manages millions of acres throughout the U.S., much of it open to public hunting.
You are probably familiar with hunting opportunities on national wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management lands, and
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