Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Injured blue heron captured for treatment
Staff Report
October 18, 2023
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the Oct. 20, 2023, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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New research by Illinois Natural History Survey biologist shows rattlesnakes are social
Rosalind Essig
October 18, 2023
A conservation biologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey spent time analyzing rattlesnakes as part of a new study into the social lives of rattlesnakes.
Turns out, most appear to have one. Researchers, including
Even with state mallard numbers down, duck hunters remain eager
Les Winkeler
October 18, 2023
Technically, the 2023-24 waterfowl hunting season is already under way in Illinois.
The early Canada goose season and the September teal season have already passed, but the seasons begin in earnest when goose and
Illinois Mixed Bag: Illinois Conservation Foundation to host ‘Director’s Hunt’ in Cass County
Staff and News Reports
October 18, 2023
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is welcoming hunters and other supporters to participate in the 2023 ICF Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County.
More than 80% of dove hunters in Illinois don’t favor a lead shot ban
Lisa Sheppard
October 18, 2023
A large majority of Illinois dove hunters would oppose a state ban on lead shot when hunting doves, according to an Illinois Natural History Survey survey focused on beliefs about lead vs. non-lead ammunition. <br
After hunter numbers plummet, biologists paint a better future for Illinois’ quail
Casey Sill
October 17, 2023
When the statewide quail season opens Nov. 4, there are expected to be fewer hunters chasing the usual number of birds.
But there are hints of optimism, according to biologists from Pheasants Forever and
Illinois’ youth deer hunters, archers reporting plenty of activity
Ralph Loos
October 16, 2023
Numbers from the first three weeks of archery season and the early October youth deer hunt have not been made available by DNR, but reports from hunters up and down the state indicate a solid
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Oct. 16, 2023
Staff Report
October 16, 2023
Crappies reach fall patterns, muskie bite picking up. A look at the fishing report from across Illinois on Oct. 16, 2023.
Commentary: Turning Illinois’ Shawnee Forest into a National Park makes sense
Les Winkeler
October 10, 2023
A Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve would shine a well-deserved spotlight on the natural wonders of southern Illinois. Who among us hasn’t smiled with pride when.
