Fishing
Dean Bortz: Perhaps a nightcrawler farm supersedes garden idea
Believe it or not, I don’t always make the right decisions in my relationship with Stephanie Lewis. Or maybe this take is a little closer to gospel – I lead off with only the best
Professor from Southern Illinois University debunks legend surrounding redband trout
There’s a legend in the Missouri Ozarks that a train from the Wild West carrying the now rare McCloud River redband trout derailed. To save the fish, railroad workers released them into the nearby rivers.
Kinfolk Hunting Collective gets new outdoor users into New York’s woods and waters
Kinfolk Hunting Collective is a growing organization based in New York State with a mission to introduce as many people as possible to fishing, hunting, and general outdoor skills. What began as a passion project
New digital library opens doors for Illinois outdoorsmen
For many Illinois hunters, anglers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the local library may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a fishing trip, researching wildlife habitat, identifying a mushroom, or preparing
Steve Sarley: Options for Illinois anglers wanting to try fishing from a rental boat
Many fishermen dream of owning their own boat and launching it on various waterways where they dream about fishing. Unfortunately, the skyrocketing cost of boats is putting them out of reach of many people.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – June 23, 2026
Walleye action is slowly picking up if you can present worm harnesses moss free for a reasonable timeframe.
Heidecke Lake reopened to boat anglers in Grundy County, Ill.
Illinois DNR announced June 18 that water levels at Heidecke Lake in Grundy County had reached levels safe to allow anglers to use boats on the lake.
The announcement came a day prior to
Accessible fishing pier, kayak launch completed at Chicago’s William W. Powers State Recreation Area
Officials this month marked the completion of a major public access and habitat improvement project at William W. Powers State Recreation Area, highlighted by a new accessible fishing pier and kayak launch on Wolf Lake.<br
Illinois Mixed Bag: State pheasant fund application period to open
The Illinois DNR is accepting applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds and the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant programs July 1 through Aug. 1.
