Nonresident hunters visiting Missouri who want to pursue waterfowl, doves, and woodcocks are now required to purchase a new Non-Resident Migratory Bird Permit for $60.
The hunt for black carp is intensifying in 2026, as Illinois DNR and a growing group of state and federal agencies expand the waters where anglers are eligible for a $100 bounty program.
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Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
There are deer numbers to crunch and deer hunting stories to share – and, of course, there are still a few days left to harvest a deer here in Illinois.
Smallmouth bass swimming in Lake Michigan’s harbors received another boost of notoriety last April when angler Kyle Danhausen pulled one out of Monroe Harbor weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces – a mere ounce short of
Illinois DNR has finalized waterfowl season dates and zone boundaries for the 2026–2030 seasons, concluding a months-long process that included a second round of public meetings following the initial release of proposed dates and zones
DNR officials say before heading out for a day of ice fishing, it’s wise to check with local bait shops to make certain the spot you’ve chosen is sufficiently ice-covered and at the thickness needed
Three major conservation projects covering roughly 3,000 acres in Illinois are designed to improve habitat and benefit both turkeys and turkey hunters.
The trio of projects were among those highlighted by the National Wild
The annual Status of Sea Lamprey Control report for 2025 recently has been released by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The report highlights that adult sea lamprey abundances increased in Lake Superior but decreased in
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