Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Ellen Litteken let out a good-natured chuckle when I called to explain how one of her two deer-hunting grandsons had accidentally assumed her name. Actually, 11-year-old Alex Litteken was assigned the name “Ellen” – he
You are not likely to find anglers along the creek at School Springs Wetland. Cold, clear, and only a few inches deep, the water doesn’t fit the bill for the trophy trout, largemouth bass or
Large gaggles of snow geese kicked off 2026 by gathering in corn stubble fields across central and southern Illinois to dine – and honk.
They were headed north. But hard winter arrived, motivating many
Ice sends anglers scrambling hard for panfish, walleyes. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on Feb. 13, 2026.
Valentine’s Day is about to arrive, and perhaps you aren’t ready. Have you considered taking your special someone to see bald eagles? Sure, you could get a fancy chocolate box or sparkly jewelry, but nothing
While the Chicago Bears did not make it into the February postseason, deer hunters across Illinois should be thinking about their postseason activities.
I just spent a very long weekend at the Chicagoland Fishing Show in Schaumburg.
I actually wish I could have been able to spend more time walking the aisles of the Schaumburg Convention Center.
A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign underscores the benefits of riparian buffers to terrestrial biodiversity, finding that for every 10% increase in forest cover, an additional species is present.
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