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Judge rules against deer farmers in ’23 lawsuit from Minnesota
As Minnesota’s remaining deer farmers stare at an impending Sept. 1 deadline to adhere to new fencing requirements, a federal judge last week dealt the farmers another blow in dismissing a lawsuit aimed at 2023
Minnesota Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: During summer, keep your catch fresh
After water temps dipped into the 70s following a 7- to 10-day cooldown, it now appears water temps will remain high for the next week or so. During the hot days ahead, adding a block
Patrick Durkin: Smallies get more doubt than love on anglers’ menus
During summer fishing trips to Canada in the 1990s, my wife never assumed we would catch enough fish before noon to feed our three daughters shore-lunch on the nearest island. So, we never left the
Are nuisance permits an answer for Schuyler County farmers feeling pinched by deer in Illinois?
Schuyler County has long been part of a region in Illinois appreciated for its deer population.
But too much of a good thing is starting to eat at farmers in the county. More than
Federal duck count offers hope for 2024 waterfowlers
Breeding duck numbers are up for the first time since 2015, and wetland conditions have improved across wide swathes of the all-important prairie pothole region, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2024 Waterfowl
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Citation issued for possession of injurious species of rat
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Aug. 23, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Study shows ranges of mallards, teal, northern pintails have shifted
The autumn and winter ranges of three species of economically important dabbling ducks in the Midwest have shifted since the 1960s, according to research co-authored by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, Ducks Unlimited and
Illinois wildlife biologist John Kube remembered for his impact on deer, turkeys
Longtime Illinois DNR Forest Wildlife Biologist John Kube, a hands-on professional who had roles in the successful rehabilitation of deer and wild turkey in the state, passed away at the age of 80 on Aug.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Late Brent Manning honored at Conservation World
At this year’s Illinois State Fair, officials dedicated Conservation World 2024 in honor of the late Brent Manning, the longest-serving director of DNR and a nationally respected champion for conservation and natural resources stewardship.
