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- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the March 8, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor C...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Citations for unlawful deer harvest in Williamson CountyIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the March 8, 2024, edition of Outdoor News. The post...
- Governor’s proposed budget ‘mostly flat’ for Illinois DNR, though additional CPO hiring expected“The recommended fiscal year 2025 budget includes increased funding to fully support department activities and rebuilds staff ing infrastructure at state park...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR warns that Giant City State Park has limited viewing sites for solar eclipseGiant City State Park is expected to be a popular viewing location for the April 8 total solar eclipse, but DNR is warning the site poses several challenges for...
- Illinois budget allocates $1 million to DNR for Lake County projectA proposal to create a nature trail and natural area for Lake County advanced forward when Gov. JB Pritzker included funds to plan for the site in his Fiscal Ye...
- Leaders from Illinois DNR, Amateur Trapshooting Association gather at World Shooting Complex to acknowledge importance of 10-year dealIn celebration of the contract renewal between the Amateur Trapshooting Association and Illinois DNR, state and local officials and leaders from the ATA met at ...
- Man faces multiple charges involving illegal take of deer in Illinois’ Ogle, Lee countiesAn Ogle County bowhunter who allegedly harvested six deer from a nature preserve in Lee County, Ill., could be facing heavy fines and up to 10 years in prison. ...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Is the 2024 deer season here?Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 8, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Is the 2024 de...
- Tracking of bluebills in Illinois study looks to help solve mysterious declineCapturing 100 bluebill hens so transmitters can be attached to the ducks will be a big part of Cheyenne Beach’s work over the next two years. The Northern Ill...
- Upper Mississippi River Refuge set to celebrate 100 yearsWill Dilg may be unknown to most hunters, trappers, and anglers who enjoy Mississippi River outings, but that should no longer be the case in 2024, with this ye...
- WI Daily Update: High fire danger across the state, public warned not to burnWisconsin is experiencing extremely high fire danger statewide. Here are the details. The post WI Daily Update: High fire danger across the state, public warned...
- MN Daily Update: More invasive carp caught on the Mississippi RiverThe Minnesota DNR reported that a commercial fishing crew captured 83 adult carp – 82 silver and one bighead – on Feb. 13 and 14 in Pool 5A of th...
- New York man convicted in ivory sales caseThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York County District Attorney’s Office recently announced the conviction of a Rockland Cou...
- Department of Environmental Conservation wins pair of New York State Emmy Awards for documentary on exotic speciesThiel said his award was an opportunity to recognize the DEC team as well as the wide range of program partners that work on invasive species across the state. ...
- 63% of Illinois archery turkey hunters used crossbows during recent fall seasonA few hundred more hunters hit the woods for Illinois’ fall turkey season this year – good news for an endeavor that has lost luster here and in other state...