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Missouri offers $15k reward for help in elk poaching case
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for poaching an adult bull elk at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southern Missouri.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Tip regarding corn spread for geese leads to multiple citations
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois man dies on feral hog hunt in Georgia
A managed hunt for feral hogs ended tragically at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia with the death of a 52-year-old Illinois man.
According to the National Park Service, Jason Wallin, 52, of Coal
Illinois Mixed Bag: Bald eagle events planned statewide
Illinois DNR is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter.
Mike Raykovicz: Take care of your hunting firearm during the offseason
If you’re like me, your hunting gear gets a lot of use.
I don’t think I’m particularly hard on my hunting equipment, but, things do happen. My favorite deer rifle is a Remington Model
Ralph Loos: Cranes aren’t a problem in Illinois – but they aren’t innocent, either
Talks I give throughout the year to hunting and fishing clubs around Illinois typically end with a round of questions that almost always includes, “How do you coach your writers to write what hunters and
New York Cuffs & Collars: Doe trapped on a metal fence
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Significant donation will cover entry fees for Boone and Crockett Club Records Program
A long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the organization’s Records program.
Thanks to the generous donation, the Boone
Joe Hackett, well-known Adirondack guide and writer, passes
Joe Hackett, who for decades worked as a professional outdoor guide in the heart of the Adirondacks, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Hackett’s obituary in the
