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A similar thing happened to Jeff Gustafson when he opened his trail camera recently: He was astonished to find a photo of a bird perching on the back of a white-tailed buck. Some might say
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A similar thing happened to Jeff Gustafson when he opened his trail camera recently: He was astonished to find a photo of a bird perching on the back of a white-tailed buck. Some might say

DNR Fish and Wildlife Division Director recently announced Shannon J. Fisher will serve as the agency’s next Fisheries section manager, replacing Brad Parsons, who retired in August.

The Boone and Crockett Club announced this week that Hayden Walkush, a master’s student in wildlife at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), has been recognized with the Boone and Crockett Fellow Outstanding Achievement Award.<br

Steve Washko has seen his share of central Illinois roadkill over the years. But on a recent drive, his eyes caught something off-kilte.
“First time seeing an armadillo in Springfield,” Washko emailed Illinois Outdoor

At Vermont’s Green Mountain Conservation Camp, an annual Women in the Outdoors gathering is helping participants discover new skills, forge friendships, and find their place in the outdoor community.
I attended the event last

Is AI the answer to sizing up the Illinois deer herd? If nothing else, the technology may at least help wildlife managers figure out a way to get a better handle on the population.

I’m always amazed at the number of donations made to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by individuals, families, and conservation groups. If you ever want to see what kind of donations are coming over

Wisconsin’s Hartman Creek State Park wrapped up its 2026 naturalist program Sept. 26 with Jane Kelly of On the Wing and her birds of prey.
Kelly, of Omro, brought five birds to the park

Invasive species control, prescribed burns and native habitat restoration are among the conservation efforts receiving a boost, with state grants awarded to 14 Illinois conservation organizations.
DNR awarded $697,816 through the Illinois Natural Areas
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