Illinois’ statewide fishing report on March 4, 2024
Staff Report
March 4, 2024
Suddenly, bass coming into the picture as waters warm. A look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on March 4, 2024.
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50 years later, Illinois hunters benefit from projects, partnerships with NWTF
John Burk
February 26, 2024
The Illinois spring turkey season is roughly six weeks away, so it seems like a good time to address the ongoing effort to keep the state’s populations strong – or at least keep it from
Jeremiah Haas: Shed hunting helps keep track of my old friend ‘Blade Runner’
Jeremiah Haas
February 25, 2024
Working and playing in the outdoors is a real blessing for those of us who are able to do it on a regular basis. And while fall successes in the field bring pictures, meat and
Illinois state parks, campgrounds will host thousands of curious viewers when the solar eclipse hits on April 8
Gretchen Steele
February 24, 2024
Are you ready to witness a cosmic spectacle like no other?
Southern Illinois is gearing up to host the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. If you plan to join the thousands
Light Goose Conservation Order: How did this opportunity for hunters come to be, and is it working?
Randy Smith
February 23, 2024
Where did all these things come from? This is a common phrase uttered when people view a concentration of snow geese in Illinois during migration.
Another common expression is: “I don’t remember these things
Steve Sarley: Joining a fishing club benefits conservation and can help you catch more fish
Steve Sarley
February 23, 2024
It’s between fishing seasons, due to the weather, right now. A great way to help fill that void is to attend a meeting of a local fishing club. As a matter of fact, fishing club
Gretchen Steele: Spring planning for planting native plants in your garden
Gretchen Steele
February 22, 2024
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” And what better way to celebrate the arrival of this vibrant season than by planning your garden with native plants?
There’s something magical about native flora
Survey: Many Illinois farmers in CRP would still employ conservation without payments
Lisa Sheppard
February 22, 2024
A recent Illinois Natural History Survey study of attitudes about land conservation found that Illinois farmers view themselves as stewards of their land, balancing conservation with earning a profit.
Nearly half of farmers surveyed
Commentary: Illinois litter is getting uglier, more dangerous for wildlife
Les Winkeler
February 21, 2024
Residents of Illinois need to look themselves in the mirror each morning. We need to take a good hard look and ask ourselves, “What the hell is wrong with you?”
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