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- South Dakota Fishing Report – February 17, 2026 – videoPlenty of nice walleyes and perch were caught in the last week. The post South Dakota Fishing Report – February 17, 2026 – video appeared first on...
- Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026Look for good late-winter and springtime fresh steelhead action ahead. The post Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026 appeared first on Out...
- Ice cave enthusiasts flock to Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands for first time since 2015Hundreds of visitors lined up early this week to witness a natural phenomenon that hadn’t been readily accessible for more than a decade. Because ice and weat...
- DNR tackles ‘slow growing’ male muskies in Lake McMaster from Knox County, Ill.A muskie captured by the Illinois DNR during a spring trap net survey turned out to be a good history lesson for fisheries biologists and anglers alike. The 202...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar ap...
- Land Between the Lakes officers wrap poaching caseU.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area wrapped up a poaching case which resulted in the seizure of ...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Fayette County waterfowlers busted using electronic callerIn Rock Island County, CPO Buckrop observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. The post Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Fayette...
- Davis, Edmonds honored by PRI for researchThe Prairie Research Institute recognized employees who were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding achievements and excellent work in 2025. Among the ho...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Tradeswomen’s Fishing at William Powers a hitThe Illinois Conservation Foundation and DNR helped host the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Tradeswomen’s Fishing Event, which took place earlier this month...
- Illinois pro Drew Gill lands two monster largemouths to open 2026 with big victoryIllinois pro angler Drew Gill landed an 8-pounder and a 9-pounder to kick off the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit the same way he kicked off the 2026 Bass Pro...
- Long-running ice tourney attracts hundredsAny fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year. And ...
- Avid southern Illinois outdoorsman on goose hunt dies trying to save dogA 23-year-old goose hunter from southern Illinois died last month after he fell through the ice of a frozen pond while trying to save his dog. The New Baden Fir...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Hunter suggests adding gun season Thanksgiving weekendReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Hunter suggests...
- Ralph Loos: Deer hunting brothers from Illinois have a great day, editor does notEllen Litteken let out a good-natured chuckle when I called to explain how one of her two deer-hunting grandsons had accidentally assumed her name. Actually, 11...
- MN Daily Update: DNR, White Earth Nation formalize partnership in managing White Earth State ForestThe Minnesota DNR and White Earth Nation recently formalized a partnership in managing White Earth State Forest with a memorandum of understanding. Listen here ...