Hunting News
Earlier this year
- With trapping season winding down in Illinois, here’s a look at the market for fur pricesIllinois trappers are finished with their season, except for beaver and otter trappers whose season runs through March 31. As trappers turn to marketing their c...
- Handful of Illinois sites will benefit from funding packageThe state’s Capital Development Board announced more than $60 million in investments to address deferred maintenance projects for Illinois DNR. The funding wi...
- Promoter, New York State Police try to speed up ammo background checks at Albany Gun ShowMarc Loveland stood near the entrance of the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany, N.Y., watching dozens of vendors prepare for what would be the sec...
- Changes to Minnesota wetland rule pass House committeeThe Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Policy Committee approved H.F. 8 on Thursday, Feb. 13 – Wetland Conservation Act amendments – ...
- University of Illinois expert discusses avian flu, migrating wild birdsEach spring, roughly 3.5 billion wild birds migrate from their warm winter havens to their breeding grounds across North America, eating insects and distributin...
- Should dog trials continue at Minnesota’s newest wildlife management area? Public gathers to discussThe Minnesota DNR has hosted both virtual and in-person open houses to hear feedback from interested Minnesotans on future public usage of newly acquired Keysto...
- John Jeffries Custom Catapultsyoutu.be/81Pu3igZ-GU Ever fancied a slingshot made of mammoth ivory? John Jeffries makes beautiful catapults in collaboration with Emberleaf Knives, some of the...
- Catfish and largemouth holding firm at Ramsey Lake in Fayette County, Ill.A fish kill in 2024 at Ramsey Lake appears to have had the most effect on bluegill and redear sunfish populations, according to DNR’s most recent survey of th...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar a...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Multiple citations issued for nonresident waterfowlers in Alexander CountyIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Judge Finds FOID unconstitutional in homesA White County judge has found the Illinois Firearms Owner’s ID card unconstitutional when enforced against someone possessing their firearms in their home. I...
- At 10-year mark of protection, young wolf in Illinois to highlight ‘Mammal Madness’ eventGray wolf sightings remain rare in Illinois, thus an expected appearance by one in Will County is getting plenty of attention. It’s been exactly a decade sinc...
- Illinois bill would allow trapping of common snapping turtlesA proposal that would legalize the trapping of one specific species of turtle in Illinois has once again snapped back in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 1427,...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Why not package Illinois permits and habitat stamps?Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 21, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Why not packag...
- Ralph Loos: Why aren’t deer abundant in some areas of Illinois? Predators come in all colorsNobody knows that more than the guy sitting right here typing his thoughts out on this page. After reporting any kind of positive news about the state’s deer,...