Fishing
Jeremiah Haas: From seeking walleyes to tuna, fishing is a universal passion
Jeremiah Haas
July 13, 2024
Many of us can remember the first time we had a fishing pole in hand, or at least we have seen the pictures of us doing so as toddlers. Whether you are in the Quad
Steve Sarley: A surprise fish, and a surprise extended stay in the ICU
Steve Sarley
July 12, 2024
Remember me? I hope you do. I took a surprise vacation for a couple of Outdoor News issues, but it wasn’t the kind of vacation I would have chosen if I had my choice.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Apply for pheasant, habitat fund grants
Staff and News Reports
July 9, 2024
DNR is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through Aug. 1.
The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat
Much-delayed Rend Lake Resort renovation revived in Illinois
Gretchen Steele
July 9, 2024
Rend Lake Resort, a popular southern Illinois destination, is finally seeing signs that a long-awaited renovation is becoming a reality.
Illinois Sen. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Dave Severin recently met with the media
Illinois high school bass fishing finals moving to Lake Shelbyville
Ralph Loos
July 9, 2024
Not only will next spring’s high school bass fishing Illinois state championship series feature a new regional round and a new structure, it also will crown a new champion on a new lake.
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Don’t forget about traditional bass baits this summer
Joe Albert
July 2, 2024
The night before a fishing tournament a couple of summers ago, my son Jack and I sat in our boat, rigging rods and talking about the next day. I’ve long loved fishing bass tournaments, but
What does a day sampling Lake Michigan fish look like in Illinois waters?
Dan Makauska
July 1, 2024
The late April sun is just revealing itself as the strangely shaped boat crawls past the Waukegan Harbor lighthouse. Captain David Atkinson rocks the throttle, and the big diesel engine responds with an increased roar
Jeremiah Haas: Plenty to appreciate as the Upper Mississippi River Refuge turns 100
Jeremiah Haas
June 29, 2024
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating 100 years of conservation and recreation this year.
The creation of the refuge was largely the result of the Izaak Walton League of
Illinois students catch seven muskies in 11th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament
Staff Report
June 27, 2024
Students from several schools in Illinois participated in the 11th annual Bob Kerans Scholastic Muskie Tournament, held June 8 on Johnson Lake at Banner Marsh in Fulton County.
Named after the late Bob Kerans,