An important analysis for hunters who plan to hit the woods for the Aug. 1 Illinois squirrel opener: According to University of Illinois research, fox squirrel activity peaks at mid-day, while gray squirrel activity peaks
Black bears made an encore appearance in Illinois earlier this month, as DNR confirmed one that was spotted roaming near Galena.
The northern Illinois sighting followed a confirmed sighting in southern Illinois earlier this
An important element of any bass fisherman’s tournament strategy has always been finding ways to keep fish alive.
Livewells are called livewells for a reason. University of Illinois Professor Cory Suski and former master’s
Summer bluegills, bass peaking as July winds down. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report across the state on July 21, 2025.
It’s the summer and families across the country are taking their vacations.
For me, it was a trip down to Jacksonville, Florida, to a home owned by a friend about a mile up
I like to think of myself as open-minded and reasonable. Now if you were to ask my lovely wife to describe me, you’d probably get an answer that includes the words “stubborn,” and “hard-headed.” Approaching
In a recent long phone conversation with my nephew, he regaled me with his upcoming summer plans for him and his son.
Canoeing for several days down the Missouri, from Fort Benton, on past
Martin Kemper practiced what he preached – and still does. The retired ecologist keeps busy volunteering for organizations like the Prairie Rivers Network, Master Naturalists, the DuBois Center, and more. He’s handy with a camera
DNR’s annual CWD Deer Report is not due to be released until later this summer – it is based on the fiscal year that just ended June 30 – but there is plenty of anticipation
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