Outdoor News
Earlier this year
- 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...
- 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,...
- WI Daily Update: Oak seedlings available for purchaseThe Wisconsin DNR has some ready-to-plant oak seedlings that state citizens can purchase. Here are the details. The post WI Daily Update: Oak seedlings availabl...
- NWTF habitat program ongoing at New York’s Finger Lakes National ForestNew York’s Finger Lakes National Forest is home to the first acres managed under the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Forests and Flocks Initiative, which ...
- How do longbeards and geometry go together? The answer can help you bag gobblersA long time ago when I was a clueless sophomore and maintaining passing grades in geometry was a daily struggle, I felt insulted when the teacher used the term ...
- MN Daily Update: Apply for a turkey tag in a couple wildlife management areasMost permits for turkey hunting in Minnesota are over-the-counter licenses, but there’s a couple of important wildlife management areas in the state where hun...
- Illinois sees a significant boost in total deer harvestA significant increase in late-winter success combined with slight bumps in the take by archery and firearms hunters led to an overall spike in the Illinois 202...
- Here’s what’s on tap for the biggest national bass tournaments in 2025With the nation’s northern locales largely locked in winter’s icy grip and only dreaming about fishing open water, some of the world’s top bass anglers â€...