Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
June 11, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the June 13, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Hunter and guide cited for not tagging bearded hen turkey
Staff Report
June 11, 2025
In Boone County, CPO Swanson and CPOT Roszel issued a citation to an individual fishing without a license while revoked for child support and written warnings for improper display of vehicle registration and failure to
Ralph Loos: Most recent Hunting Incident Report from Illinois proves roles of bad decisions, good luck
Ralph Loos
June 11, 2025
Each time the Illinois DNR releases its annual Hunter Incident Report, I’m reminded that bad things happen because of two very different kinds of decisions: instant decisions that are made on the spot without any
Lake Shelbyville Archery Park becomes reality in Illinois behind the help of volunteers
Kent Weil
June 11, 2025
There is a new public archery park in central Illinois that has bowhunters and archers excited about improving their skills in a natural outdoors setting.
The Lake Shelbyville Archery Park held a grand opening
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame seeks nominations
Staff Report
June 10, 2025
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Each year, the foundation honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation
Illinois Mixed Bag: Pekin High School wins Bob Kerans Muskie Tournament
Staff and News Reports
June 10, 2025
Pekin High School Teams 1 and 2 won the 12th annual Illinois Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament held on Johnson Lake in Banner Marsh on May 31.
Wyatt Weidner and Chris Gilbert from Pekin
World Shooting Complex in Illinois will be able to hire scorekeepers as young as 14 for Grand Championships
Ralph Loos
June 10, 2025
A measure that allows the World Shooting Complex to hire people as young as 14 to keep score at the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships passed the Illinois General Assembly May 29 and will be
Bill to help Illinois farmers control deer awaits governor’s signature
Tim Bunton
June 10, 2025
Legislation aimed at making it easier for residents to obtain a hunting permit — and to help control the deer population — passed both the Illinois Senate and House, and is headed toward the governor’s
Illinois Letters to the Editor: We see only what we want to see
Illinois Letters To The Editor
June 10, 2025
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 10, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
