
Canton Lake in Illinois offers comfort to three catfish species
Catfish are still king in Canton Lake, as samplings show that blue, flathead, and channel cats continue to do well in the 250-acre body of water.

Catfish are still king in Canton Lake, as samplings show that blue, flathead, and channel cats continue to do well in the 250-acre body of water.

Ask any hunter who hunts over a dog or engages in competitive dog events based on hunting. Most will tell you that our four-footed friends are one of the best conservation tools in our toolbox.

Anglers using Illinois charter boats last year caught 26,138 salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
While the total number of salmonids caught decreased by 23% compared to 2021, the catch rate actually rose from

Lifelong hunters in Illinois may not recognize or understand it, but attracting new hunters in the state is a formidable task. Try this analogy: it’s sort of like hunting for quail in a cloud of

Snow, sleet and frigid conditions greeted hunters at the top of the state on both days of the first weekend. Heavy rains and threats of flooding affected hunting in southern parts of the state. The

Crappies creating most action on Illinois lakes. A look at the fishing and hunting report for the week of March 31, 2023.

It was the height of summer 2022 when the calls started coming in. Scores of dead deer suddenly littered rural properties and park preserves in Illinois, alarming the public and inconveniencing landowners.
According to

Post Oak Trail is an accessible one third-mile loop trail. Seven “Forest Therapy” stations with signage help visitors fully embrace their time in nature in a guided, mindful fashion.
The Post Oak Trail offers

The end of March is upon us and that marks the beginning of the spring turkey hunting season in Illinois. As is customary, those 18 or younger get the honor of being the first to
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