The story of sport fishing is woven through the country’s history, evolving from a means of survival into a cherished outdoor tradition and cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation.
The first European settlers found
The Western Illinois Longspurs Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is expanding its fundraising efforts this summer with the inaugural Turkey Tailgate Concert, bringing together country music fans, hunters, and conservation supporters at Big
Lake Sara has long been considered one of south-central Illinois’ hidden fishing gems, and recent fisheries surveys suggest the 640-acre reservoir continues to reward anglers seeking quality largemouth bass while offering consistent action for crappies,
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the July 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the July 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation that would modernize portions of the state’s trapping regulations, bringing Illinois more in line with current national trapping standards.
Senate Bill 3152, sponsored by Sen. Patrick Joyce and approved
A native fish long dismissed by Illinois anglers as a “rough fish” may be playing a much larger role in protecting Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes than previously believed.
New research suggests
Offered in partnership with DNR’s Urban and Community Fishing Program, the free clinics will teach participants basic angling skills, including casting, knot-tying and fish identification, according to a news release from the Forest Preserve District
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the July 24, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
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