Hunting News
Earlier this week
- Scientists hail smallmouth catch as sign of improved water quality in Illinois’ Cal-Sag ChannelA 3.9-pound smallmouth bass sampled by environmental research technicians in the Cal-Sag Channel may as well have been 15 pounds. The Metropolitan Water Reclama...
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- Lake Sangchris’ bass on the upswing in central IllinoisCrappie and largemouth bass have always been the stars of Lake Sangchris, but many anglers around Illinois tend to forget that Sangchris holds state records for...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar ap...
- Illinois CPO Jordan Roundcount is honored for cooperation in Calhoun CountyIllinois Conservation Police Officer Jordan Roundcount was honored by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in late 2025 for his work in that county. Roundcount...
- Missouri offers $15k reward for help in elk poaching caseThe Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for poaching an adult bull ...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Tip regarding corn spread for geese leads to multiple citationsIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Illin...
- Pair of ice anglers rescued on Illinois’ Lake KillarneyTwo people were rescued from a lake in a northwest suburb after they fell in while attempting to go ice fishing. On Jan. 12, the Fire Protection District staff ...
- Illinois man dies on feral hog hunt in GeorgiaA managed hunt for feral hogs ended tragically at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia with the death of a 52-year-old Illinois man. According to the ...
- Ospreys rebound in Illinois, evident by expansion of breeding pairsThe osprey population in Illinois has grown significantly over the past decade, thanks in part to efforts led by University of Illinois-Springfield Associate Pr...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Bald eagle events planned statewideIllinois DNR is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The post Illinois Mixe...
- Mike Raykovicz: Take care of your hunting firearm during the offseasonIf you’re like me, your hunting gear gets a lot of use. I don’t think I’m particularly hard on my hunting equipment, but, things do happen. My favorite de...
- Iowa DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changesThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting an...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Make these four changes to improve deer seasonReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Make these four...
- Ralph Loos: Cranes aren’t a problem in Illinois – but they aren’t innocent, eitherTalks I give throughout the year to hunting and fishing clubs around Illinois typically end with a round of questions that almost always includes, “How do you...