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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
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
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.
Alewives washing up on North Shore of Lake Michigan ‘no comparison’ to 1967
Cleo Pool
July 10, 2024
Twas’ the great alewife invasion of 2024 … well, not really.
In June, many beaches along Lake Michigan’s North Shore saw an influx of dead alewives, lining the shoreline along with a smattering of
At deadline, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs agreement on carp project to protect Lake Michigan
Anthony Candia
July 9, 2024
It was last minute, but groups partnering with Illinois to prevent invasive carp from getting into Lake Michigan will take it.
On July 1 – the given deadline – it was announced that Illinois
Illinois public waterfowl blind site drawings set for July 27-28
Staff Report
July 9, 2024
Drawings for public waterfowl blinds at DNR sites have been scheduled for later this month, giving hunters an opportunity to secure a place to hunt ducks and geese this fall.
Traditional drawings will take place
Ralph Loos: Dogs finding turtles to help with science provide proof of best friends’ talents
Ralph Loos
July 9, 2024
“Find turtle! Find turtle!” is how the amazing scene is described.
We’re all aware how the talents and skills of hunting dogs consistently cover up and make up for bumbling mistakes of hunters. But
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
