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Lake Shelbyville Archery Park becomes reality in Illinois behind the help of volunteers
There is a new public archery park in central Illinois that has bowhunters and archers excited about improving their skills in a natural outdoors setting.
The Lake Shelbyville Archery Park held a grand opening
E-bikes change how hunters, anglers reach their spots quickly, cleanly, and quietly
Twenty years ago, when I was in better shape, I bought a mountain bike from a professional mountain bike tour racer. The bike was outfitted with every conceivable off-roading option, including 21-speed gearing, technologically advanced
Minnesota’s omnibus environment bill headed to Gov. Walz
Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session has officially ended after a one-day special session on Monday, June 9, when the House and Senate focused on passing bills for Gov. Tim Walz’s signature.
Among the first omnibus
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Each year, the foundation honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation
Illinois Mixed Bag: Pekin High School wins Bob Kerans Muskie Tournament
Pekin High School Teams 1 and 2 won the 12th annual Illinois Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament held on Johnson Lake in Banner Marsh on May 31.
Wyatt Weidner and Chris Gilbert from Pekin
Bill to help Illinois farmers control deer awaits governor’s signature
Legislation aimed at making it easier for residents to obtain a hunting permit — and to help control the deer population — passed both the Illinois Senate and House, and is headed toward the governor’s
Summer food plot maintenance: Lime, fertilizer, mowing and more
As spring rains soak the landscape, many perennial food plots produce large amounts of nutritious deer foods. But as desirable food plot species like clover and alfalfa grow, so too does undesirable weeds and grasses.<br
New York Cuffs & Collars: River herring illegally taken with gill net from Hudson River
New York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the June 13, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Turkey hunter injured in shooting incident from New York’s Stewart State Forest
One turkey hunter was injured and another eventually taken into custody following a May 13 shooting incident that occurred in the Stewart State Forest, in Orange County, N.Y.
A New York State Police report
