Hunting News
Before 2025
- Student Angler Federation’s Junior and High School Bass Fishing Iowa State Championships returning to the OkobojisFor the second consecutive year, Bass Federation’s (TBF) Student Angler Federation (SAF) is returning to the Okoboji Chain of Lakes for the SAF Iowa State Cha...
- The 5-pound bass now a target at Lake of Egypt in IllinoisThe coveted but common 6-pound bass in Lake of Egypt had downsized in recent years, with anglers pulling in more 4- and 5-pound largemouths than those nearing t...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the April 5, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor C...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Nets seized in Cass County that were unattended with no gear tagsIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the April 5, 2024, edition of Outdoor News. The post...
- Black vulture depredation permit allows taking of 3 birds for applicants approved in IllinoisIllinois farmers battling black vulture disturbances are being encouraged to obtain a depredation permit through the Illinois Farm Bureau again this year. IFB r...
- Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steamThe Supreme Court’s decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country’s wetlands. Illinois does n...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Are there any long-term plans for quail population in Illinois?Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 5, 2024, edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Are there any ...
- Ralph Loos: Attacks on Illinois bobcat season again fail to stalk important factsFolks who read this newspaper on a regular basis tend to be a step or two ahead of me, which isn’t all that difficult of a task, yet I appreciate it nonethele...
- Two eaglets blown from tree in Illinois stormTwo eaglets died after strong winds blew a bald eagle nest out of the top of a tree in southern Illinois. It happened on Miller City Road near Horseshoe Lake. T...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Spring trout fishing opens April 6The 2024 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 6 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. DNR stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout ...
- Despite numbers, advocate from Illinois Bobcat Foundation still pressing DNR on bobcat seasonA vocal opponent of bobcat trapping and hunting in Illinois is once again speaking up, accusing DNR of not being transparent about the science it is using to ma...
- Wisconsin Outdoor News’ Person of the Year: At 103, Rueben Kolpack still marking milestones in the outdoorsAt the age of 103 Rueben Kolpack has marked many a milestone. Too many to list here, for sure, but let’s give it a try anyway. World War II soldier. Recipient...
- Fur market prices not bountiful, but options exist for those looking to sell in New YorkAlthough New York trappers and fur hunters can expect modest prices on certain animals, there have been some silver linings in this year’s fur market. Example...
- WI Daily Update: What to know about this year’s spring hearingsThe state’s annual fish and wildlife spring hearings are set for April 8. Here’s what to know and how to take part. The post WI Daily Update: What to know a...
- Trophy whitetails highlighted at Big Buck Night-West in MichiganJimmy Gretzinger has been hosting Big Buck Night for Michigan Out-of-Doors television for 25 years. And his co-host, Jenny Olsen Ciolek, has been doing so for 2...