Hunting
Challenge to weapons ban in Cook County upheld by state’s Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court today rejuvenated a challenge to Cook County’s ban on assault weapons, a move that is being seen as positive in the gun owner community.
Asian Carp caught in East Okoboji, Spirit Lake in Iowa
A commercial fishing company caught 55 silver carp and 82 big head carp on March 28 and 29, fishing in the same general area of East Okoboji Lake
Oklahoma's Smallmouth and Largemouth bass records both topped in March
Ryan Wasser of Pocasset was fishing March 31 at Lake Lawtonka in preparation for an upcoming local tournament when he hooked a fish that he knew was special.
The “Grand Poobah” of hunting sport shows
The Field and Stream Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison is the “Grand Poobah” of hunting expos in the U.S. Each year when Wisconsin Outdoor News attends the show, our booth is packed with people
Safety the key to a successful spring turkey hunt
Ensure a rewarding turkey hunt with a few simple safety rules
House approves wolf hunt, earlier fishing opener
The state House passed its Game and Fish Bill on Tuesday, shortly after the most recent edition of Outdoor News had gone to press. So here’s a recap of what’s in it, and what may
DNR free to explore park plan
Trimming has begun at DNR, and new fees could follow to help the agency endure a proposed 13.5 percent budget cut in the coming year.
Coaches selecting high school fishing rosters
It figures to be an anxious couple of weeks for coaches and high school bass fishermen as they prepare for the IHSA Sectionals on April 20.
Spring is sprung? Illinois' turtles convinced it’s true
Skeptical of the warm days suggesting it’s time to pull the fishing gear out of hibernation? Figure a typical April snowstorm is bound to drive a stake through spring’s beating heart?
