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- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Turkey season changes neededReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Turkey season c...
- Anglers can fish for free without a license in Illinois June 16-19DNR has set June 16-19 as Illinois Free Fishing Days, which will coincide with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, ...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Bond County Quail Forever Chapter recognizedA mix of outdoor-related stories from across Illinois published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Mixed Bag: Bond County ...
- Free fishing this weekend in Illinois is a time to push the basicsAs most adults know, fishing can be just as consuming as anything else, but the skills and values learned in the outdoors can help guide a person to peace and c...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Cal...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Dogs harass deerField reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Dogs ha...
- Smallmouth bass, sunfish get attention at Mautino in IllinoisSmallmouth bass isn’t a fish you expect to find among a collection of small lakes. But Boss Lake in the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area is going against ...
- New pool of alligator gar arrive in Illinois hatcheries as part of reintroduction effortsIn the same week that more than 60,000 tiny alligator gar fry were being delivered to Jake Wolf and Little Grassy fish hatcheries in support of Illinois’ ongo...
- Looking closely at the ecology of a rotten logIt’s easy to overlook the significant role dead trees play in the years after they perish. Seldom do we pay much heed to “insignificant” relics of the pas...
- New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season in IowaChanges are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues. Raccoons were the focus of a bil...
- Microplastics are in the air, water, land, all food and usOn occasion, I keep the fish I catch. After cleaning them, I either freeze them for a future meal or prepare them the same day — usually that evening's meal. ...
- Wisconsin muskie rakes angler’s hand after releasing bluegillIf you grew up in the Northwoods, or visited northern Wisconsin as a kid, you no doubt heard the old saw, right? You know, don’t go splashing your toes or fin...
- White bass: Michigan’s other world-class fisheryWhite bass rarely are mentioned on lists of Michigan’s top sport species, though the state’s fishery – primarily in the southeast corner of the state – ...
- MN Daily Update: Mid-June means the peak walleye bite is onMid-June is peak walleye time on Minnesota waters. Here’s how to make the most of this special time of year. The post MN Daily Update: Mid-June means the peak...
- WI Daily Update: Mid-June means the peak walleye bite is onWe’re in the peak of the walleye bite on Wisconsin waters right now. Here’s how to make the most of your time on the water. The post WI Daily Update: Mid-Ju...