Hunting News
Earlier this year
- 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...
- Lengthy lineup at New York’s Cross Lake includes walleyes, tigersCross Lake, at times, may be a bit overlooked as an angling destination. That’s perfectly understandable, with several of the Finger Lakes – including red-h...
- New York’s Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across New York published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post New York’s Outdoor Calendar a...
- New York Cuffs & Collars: Doe trapped on a metal fenceNew York cuffs and collars are field reports from DEC Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post New York Cuffs & Coll...
- Significant donation will cover entry fees for Boone and Crockett Club Records ProgramA long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the o...
- New five-year plan focuses on lake trout, salmon, black bass in New York’s popular Lake GeorgeThe Queen of American Lakes, as Lake George is known, is about to undergo a five-year assessment of its lake trout, black bass and salmon populations that could...
- Joe Hackett, well-known Adirondack guide and writer, passesJoe Hackett, who for decades worked as a professional outdoor guide in the heart of the Adirondacks, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11 after a long battle with Lewy B...
- Wisconsin State Roundup: Little Green Lake shines light on success of muskie fingerlingsLittle Green Lake in Green Lake County was featured on the back page of the latest print issue of Wisconsin Outdoor News. As is the case with every back-page la...
- WI Daily Update: Comment on the state’s beaver management planThe Wisconsin DNR is asking for public input on how to manage the state’s beaver population. Listen here for details. The post WI Daily Update: Comment on the...