Fishing
DNR asks FWS for August goose season
The DNR has sent a formal request to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to hold an August season for Canada geese.
Ice holding across much of state, but few folks fishing
By this time last year, ice fishing wasn’t an option across most of the state. But that was last year, and this season is providing a completely different set of circumstances.
Legacy bills take center stage
The sprint to the end has begun. After a week-long Easter break, lawmakers were back at it earlier this week, preparing for the final seven weeks of the session.
Food plotting, Step 3: Nourishing your deer herd begins with the soil
This is the third in a series of five tips on spring preparation of food plots. Preparing the soil bed could be the most important step, and includes lime application.
South zone turkey hunters should expect plenty of 'gobbling'
The spring turkey hunting season opens April 8 in the south zone and April 15 in the north zone. But the prelude to the seasons – the annual Youth Hunt – was help this past
DNR recognized by DU for investments in waterfowl habitat
DNR is one of four states honored by Ducks Unlimited after total contributions by the Illinois agency reached $10 million.
Group is fishing for wolf protection
Game management in Michigan will again be decided at the ballot box rather than through sound scientific principals by skilled wildlife biologists.
Spring transition is great time for bass anglers
As water temperatures in Illinois rise, bass begin foraging for food. Choosing the right color is important when trying to lure a hungry fish.
Turkey kill predicted at about 18,000
The spring turkey season in Ohio – April 22 to May 19 – is shaping up to be close to last year when Ohio hunters killed around 18,000 birds.
