Three critical steps to growing big deer
Scott Bestul
November 2, 2022
A look at how food, cover and ample space are key ingredients for growing trophy whitetails.
Illinois
Backyard and beyond: The surprises of autumn, and one magnificent moth
Staff Report
November 2, 2022
Lane, who retired and moved to Idaho several years ago, was wary, knowing how protective females can be of their youngsters. However, a bull, a cow, and a calf separately crossed the forest road ahead
Cuffs & Collars: Field reports from Illinois Conservation Police
Staff Report
November 2, 2022
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In JoDaviess County, CPO Hoftender checked a fisherman from Springfield fishing on the Apple River. The fisherman said he had caught 40 fish that day. When asked for his
A look at the top trends in modern blackpowder hunting
Dan Hanson
November 2, 2022
Federal/Traditions and CVA rifles advance new ideas in muzzleloaders.
Numbers a downer, but Illinois quail hunters have high hopes
Jared Wiklund
November 2, 2022
But the numbers don’t lie. From 1950 through the early 1970s, the state’s quail hunters bagged an estimated 2 million bobwhite quail per year.
Mountain lions take rare stroll through Illinois
Ralph Loos
November 2, 2022
DNR confirmed the presence of both cats, starting with one hit and killed by a vehicle Oct. 16 on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Evergreen Lake, McLean County
Site Staff
October 28, 2022
The lake’s muskie population continues to hold its own.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – October 28, 2022
Site Staff
October 28, 2022
Crappie bite picks up as autumn feeding peaks.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – October 14, 2022
Site Staff
October 14, 2022
Fall bite showing signs of picking up statewide.
