Hunting
Governor’s proposed budget ‘mostly flat’ for Illinois DNR, though additional CPO hiring expected
“The recommended fiscal year 2025 budget includes increased funding to fully support department activities and rebuilds staff ing infrastructure at state parks and historic sites, and continued operation of the Illinois State Museum,” the proposal
Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR warns that Giant City State Park has limited viewing sites for solar eclipse
Giant City State Park is expected to be a popular viewing location for the April 8 total solar eclipse, but DNR is warning the site poses several challenges for visitors.
Man faces multiple charges involving illegal take of deer in Illinois’ Ogle, Lee counties
An Ogle County bowhunter who allegedly harvested six deer from a nature preserve in Lee County, Ill., could be facing heavy fines and up to 10 years in prison.
In all, Brandon Scott Miller,
Tracking of bluebills in Illinois study looks to help solve mysterious decline
Capturing 100 bluebill hens so transmitters can be attached to the ducks will be a big part of Cheyenne Beach’s work over the next two years.
The Northern Illinois University doctoral student will spend
Upper Mississippi River Refuge set to celebrate 100 years
Will Dilg may be unknown to most hunters, trappers, and anglers who enjoy Mississippi River outings, but that should no longer be the case in 2024, with this year marking the 100th anniversary of the
63% of Illinois archery turkey hunters used crossbows during recent fall season
A few hundred more hunters hit the woods for Illinois’ fall turkey season this year – good news for an endeavor that has lost luster here and in other states.
One reason for the
Pennsylvania man convicted in drone deer recovery sting intends to appeal
The owner of a drone deer recovery business in Chester County was found guilty of several counts following an undercover sting operation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Joshua Wingenroth, 35, was found guilty of
Fish and Wildlife Department proposes moose hunt in northeastern Vermont as winter ticks remain an issue
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact
New York Mixed Bag: Attendees exposed to parasite illness at Westchester County game dinners
The Westchester County Department of Health is investigating two cases of toxoplasmosis, a parasite infection, for those who were exposed after attending two game dinners held Jan. 19-20 at the Moses Taylor Jr. American Legion
