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- Researchers discover 62-year-old ‘Mary Catherine’ — the oldest known lake trout in the Great LakesThe oldest known lake trout in the Great Lakes, 62 years old at the time of capture, recently was documented by researchers at the Michigan Department of Natura...
- Walleye limit increases from 2 to 3 on Aug. 23 on Minnesota’s Lake Mille LacsThe walleye limit on Lake Mille Lacs will increase from two to three beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 30. The size limit — whi...
- DNR urges Minnesota hunters to not shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bearsThe Minnesota bear hunting season opens Monday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked...
- New Iowa deer tag option available for disabled veteransTags for Iowa’s 2025-26 deer season went on sale Aug. 15, and new this year, is a disabled veterans deer tag, that was signed into law during the last legisla...
- Catfish, bass stockings keep Braidwood Lake hot in Will County, Ill.Balancing and “beefing” – that’s DNR’s challenge when managing the Braidwood Lake fishery. Catfish are still king, for the most part. And DNR continue...
- O’Hare Airport expansion led to funding for two decades of wetland and habitat work in IllinoisOfficials from the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Openlands gathered Aug. 8 to celebrate two decades of wetland and habitat restoration funded by m...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Aug. 22, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar a...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: CPO assists in arrest of fugitive wanted on federal ATF warrantIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Aug. 22, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Illi...
- Teams from Pekin High School take top two at 12th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament in IllinoisStudents from several schools across Illinois participated in the 12th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament, held May 31 on Johnson Lake at Banner Mar...
- Illinois DNR offering vouchers for camping dealState fairgoers can get a deal on camping at any Illinois state park or historic site with a campground through the end of the year in honor of DNR’s 100th an...
- Illinois state parks celebrated with limited-edition poster seriesIn honor of 100 years of conservation in the state, the Illinois Conservation Foundation has released a series of vintage-style posters and sticker packs celebr...
- Illinois hunting and trapping regulation changes documented in DigestA close-up portrait of an American mink captured by photographer Kevin Wright graces the cover of the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for 20...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Pere Marquette State Park schedules outdoor eventsPere Marquette State Park has scheduled a variety of upcoming outdoors programs and activities for people to explore and learn. The post Illinois Mixed Bag: Per...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Disease or no disease threat, baiting deer is still not legalReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Aug. 22, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Disease or no ...
- Ralph Loos: Making deer hunting ‘easier’ strategy is missing a vital piece in IllinoisIf you think it’s a bit early for us to spend our ink on the Illinois deer season, you should wipe that dust off your calendar, or at least drive by your loca...