Illinois
Ducks Unlimited, partners surpass important wetlands conservation milestone
Ducks Unlimited
July 17, 2024
For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered 1 million acres of conservation across North America in a single year thanks to more than a million supporters and partners, including private
Construction of carp barrier closer to reality at Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plains River in Illinois
Staff Report
July 17, 2024
Earlier this month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois to cosponsor the construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project.
This milestone agreement
Star Watch: Tips for photographing the night sky
Bob Drieslein
July 15, 2024
The dazzling variety of new and improved camera equipment available to amateur astronomers is making astrophotography one of America’s fastest-growing hobbies. With just a digital camera or a small telescope with a smart phone attachment,
Behind the scenes: Illinois DNR wildlife biologist has a passion for teaching
Kaleigh Gabriel
July 14, 2024
Jared Trickey is a firm believer in the adage, ‘Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Whether
Socialization is key to having your hunting puppy prepared to face the world
Tim Spielman
July 13, 2024
Just a few days after bringing into my home my black Labrador puppy five years ago, I decided it was time to take her out on the town to meet some friends.
Our first
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
3D versus Bull’s-eyes: Target choice matters leading up to hunting season
Outdoor News
July 12, 2024
While there are diehard bowhunters who shoot year-round, most folks don’t get serious about target practice until the middle of summer.
This is when whitetail bucks start showing their headgear in a meaningful way,
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.
Gretchen Steele: A hunter’s perspective on new CDC rules for dogs
Gretchen Steele
July 11, 2024
As a hunter who’s spent countless hours in the wetlands with my trusty Labrador, the thrill of the chase and the bond with my dog are irreplaceable parts of the experience. This fall, however, those
