If you spotted an old recurve bow with a twisted limb in your father’s closet, you might think he’d be lucky to sell it for $5 at a garage sale. But Charlie Klassa, 43, of
Illinois waterfowlers got their first taste of a new duck season earlier this month with the brief teal season that ran Sept. 6-14.
Reports from hunters indicate there were plenty of opportunities to shoot
The Sugema Wildlife Area-Lacey-Keosauqua State Park-Shimek State Forest areas make up a hub of outdoor recreation in far southeast Iowa, six miles from the Missouri state line.
“This area has something for everyone —
A new 70-acre addition to Ventura Marsh’s southwest corner will provide access to the west side of the popular wildlife area and filter runoff from 200 acres of land before entering the popular marsh.
The Illinois DNR will accept sealed bids this fall for about 20 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2026-2030.
DNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) will host the second annual Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to Illinois’ natural resources and outdoor heritage. The awards will be presented at the annual ICF Gala in
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Sept. 19, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
The Illinois DNR is inviting hunters and the public to a moist soil habitat field day at Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Sept. 20.
Wildlife biologists and staff will lead tours at
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 19, 2025 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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