
Sharpshooting may need ‘retooling’ to fight CWD in Illinois
They are the kind of numbers that have long made the state’s hunters bristle: 220 in Jo Daviess County, 174 in Carroll County, 171 in Grundy County, and 166 in Stephenson County.
Those are

They are the kind of numbers that have long made the state’s hunters bristle: 220 in Jo Daviess County, 174 in Carroll County, 171 in Grundy County, and 166 in Stephenson County.
Those are

If you somehow lured 100 Illinois deer hunters into a room, it’s a pretty safe bet to assume 74 of them hunt with some kind of bow – for at least part of the season.<br

Panfish biting hard in late fall patterns, walleyes slow. A look at the fishing report from across Illinois on Nov. 28, 2023.

By the time you read this the trapping season will have been open almost three weeks in Illinois. The first week at least was pretty mild, so I’m sure many trappers took advantage of this.

There’s something enchanting about waking up to the melodic tunes of birdsong and catching a glimpse of vibrant plumage fluttering outside your window. Backyard birding is not just a hobby; it’s a mindful practice that

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in a press release on Nov. 21, 2023, that Will Meeks is the new regional director for the agency’s Midwest Region. Meeks will oversee the day-to-day operations and

It’s 6:30 in the morning, and the boat is already quietly cruising up the river. We’re in the middle of a canyon, its dark walls beginning to glisten in the cool light of dawn.

Firearm season is beginning in Illinois and about 100,000 deer are going to be harvested over the next few weekends.
While the joy of the hunting experience is always a highlight, the true gift

The Oct. 31 passing of Marengo’s Herb Franks was covered widely in local media. I’m sure you’ve seen it. I don’t want to be repetitive, but there are a few things I’d like to mention.
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