Hunting
Need a new release for bowhunting? Here’s what to consider
For my money, I’d argue that the most underrated piece of equipment in a bowhunter’s entire arsenal is his release. It’s definitely not a sexy gadget, and for many archers, it seems to be an
Choosing the right choke for your shotgun
In the simplest terms, choke controls the spread of shot out of your gun, more or less the way an adjustable nozzle controls the spray of water in a garden hose. That spray can be
A state sharp-tailed grouse plan: Will it happen in Minnesota?
Minnesota’s sharp-tailed grouse population has been declining, prompting the Minnesota DNR to close the hunting season in the east-central region in 2021, while maintaining a season in the northwest area.
The 2023 sharp-tailed grouse
Dan Ladd: I’m sold on the .410 for turkeys
A mere month before this year’s spring gobbler season began I had no intentions of mixing things up in terms of turkey hunting shotguns. A Remington 870 Express Mag 12-gauge with a thumbhole stock has
Gretchen Steele: Time to participate in Illinois’ Wild Turkey Survey Program
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of wildlife conservation and exploration? Look no further than Illinois’ Wild Turkey Survey Program. This engaging initiative offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and conservationists
Gear & Gadgets: Abu Garcia showcases the ZATA LTD Spinning Combo, and more hunting and fishing gear
Lighter and more feature-packed than ever before, the Abu Garcia® ZATA LTD Spinning Combos are geared for performance.
Pheasants Forever appoints Sabin Adams as new state coordinator in Minnesota
In physics, if an object is moving, it is said to have kinetic energy. Sabin Adams isn’t a physicist, but he is sympathetic to the principle, both personally and professionally.
“You could say I
Meet Guy Groenewold — Illinois Outdoor News’ 2024 Person of the Year
Guy Groenewold’s grandfather emigrated from Germany in the early 1920s as the political climate became more and more untenable. The family began a chick and egg business in Forreston, Ill., and started buying local fur
Outdoor Insights: Here’s why it will soon be legal to sell wild game body fat in Minnesota
Among the laws that passed during the recent Minnesota legislative session, one struck me as deserving more scrutiny. It’s a simple, two-word addition to state statute 97A.512 that addresses the sale of inedible portions of
