Report shows there are 4.8 anglers per 100 residents in Illinois
Tim Bunton
February 8, 2023
There are 29.2 million registered anglers in the U.S. – and 601,949 live in Illinois.
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Illinois Mixed Bag: Double drop tine buck poached in Springfield
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Outdoor news items from around Illinois.
Good time for Illinois DNR to resume Conservation Congress
Gretchen Steele
February 8, 2023
Recently, the conversations at boat ramps, trailheads, parking lots, and barstools have turned to the good old days of the Department of Conservation.
Beyond Illinois: Grizzlies test positive for avian influenza
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Officials in Montana say three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus this fall.
Apologizing for error in prior column on firearms
Steve Sarley
February 8, 2023
boy-oh-boy, I am offering all of you loyal readers a huge mea culpa here and now. It’s not that I don’t write things that I need to apologize for, from time to time, but the
Kayak launch, site changes come to Crab Orchard Lake in Illinois
Les Winkeler
February 8, 2023
The launch system is designed to be wheelchair accessible, but it is available for all kayak and canoe enthusiasts.
Behind the Scenes: New biologist tackles variety of projects in Illinois waters
Kellie Hanser
February 8, 2023
In January 2022, I began my career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a biologist with the Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in southern Illinois.
Managing black vulture damage in Illinois
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
While black vultures normally feed on carrion, they may on occasion attack calves, lambs, piglets, and other newborn livestock.
The ‘unpleasant’ migratory bird is protected in Illinois, but agencies team up to offer special
Illinois Cuffs & Collars: 36-point Fulton County buck shot illegaly
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs.
