Opinions
Five top fishing presentations for late summer bass
Largemouth and smallmouth bass won’t fall into a strict pattern in September, so have these five techniques in your angling arsenal.
Q&A with USFWS Director Dan Ashe in the Twin Cities
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe talks gray wolves, Cecil the lion, Land and Water Conservation Fund, duck management, and his commitment to public lands during an interview with Rob Drieslein.
Planning a switch in bear-hunting strategy
Where hunting pressure is high, it may pay to disturb bear-bait sites as little as possible
Network opined for abolishment of big game hunting
State wildlife agency miffed at Animal Planet
Amateur birder’s delight: Help monitor America’s chimney swifts
Local and state Audubon groups are asking citizens to watch for roosts across the country of the insect-eating and charismatic chimney swift.
CPO layoffs coming just as archery deer season opens
Illinois has been short of CPOs for a long time, and many felt we were making positive strides by gaining 13 additional officers this summer — officers that just graduated from the training academy.
Lake Ontario shines for family fishing fun
It was like the planets aligned perfectly for a truly magnificent outdoor experience to come together.
Large, odd-looking fish creating curiosity at Illinois State Fair
The presence of the ancient fish caught many fair visitors by surprise
Wisconsin duck hunters get early shooting hours for first time in years
Main duck opener will begin 30 minutes before sunrise
