Opinions
Commentary: U.S. State of the Birds Report shows losses in all habitats but wetlands
Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation have improved conditions for birds and people.
Illinois Letters to the Editor: Cheating in the outdoors is nothing new
Cheating hunters, anglers are nothing new – not going away I found the Ralph Loos’ editor column concerning cheating in the outdoors very interesting because I have had firsthand experience with cheaters. I owned and
Strategies for Hunting Deer Among the Fringelands
Deer living among the patchwork of farm fields and croplands are pressured more than their deep-woods, high-mountain-top living cousins.
Use barometric pressure changes to increase your odds with whitetails
Deer activities are certainly impacted by barometric pressures fluctuations. This natural, ever-changing force can be an invisible tool for hunters.
Interested in some ‘quality deer management?’ Here’s what to know
First and foremost, I’ve noticed many folks around home have a misunderstanding of QDM and its principles.
Three critical steps to growing big deer
A look at how food, cover and ample space are key ingredients for growing trophy whitetails.
Backyard and beyond: The surprises of autumn, and one magnificent moth
Lane, who retired and moved to Idaho several years ago, was wary, knowing how protective females can be of their youngsters. However, a bull, a cow, and a calf separately crossed the forest road ahead
Water goes up, water goes down – that’s the cycle
Yet, for some reason, the low water levels in the Mississippi in southwestern Illinois are suddenly making headlines across the nation.
Cougar confusion in Illinois
If you have been following social media or reading the news reports and accompanying comments since mid-October, one would think that Illinois is just crawling with cougars. The current cougar saga began in Illinois when
