Outdoors: Hunting & Fishing

IDNR Announces Health and Safety Protocols and Procedures Implemented for Waterfowl Hunting Sites

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced updated...

Crab Orchard's Fabulous Crappie

It hadn't been more than a few years ago when on the water no more than 10 minutes when Larry "Fatman"...

Carlyle Now Prime for Big Catfish

When it comes to his angling abilities 20-year-old Jack Ruffini of Highland knows how to catch big...

Tree Stand Safety For Deer Hunters Starts On The Ground

SPRINGFIELD - With archery season opening Oct. 1, deer hunters will soon start heading to the woods....

IDNR Launches New ‘Hunt Illinois’ Website

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the launch...

Dove Meat Is No Bargain

Dove hunters are fortunate that the season for these popular game birds comes only once a year....

Corps Lake's Fall Fishing Action Already Underway

This is typically the time of year when fishing at each of Illinois three large Corps of Engineers...

Last-Minute Truman Lake Trip Proves Successful

For some reason, my best fishing trips are typically those made with little pre-planning. In fact,...

IDNR Announces Changes To Dove Hunting At State Sites

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced changes t...

Corps Lake's Fall Fishing Action To Begin Soon

While it might seem like summer has just arrived to Illinois big three Corps of Engineer reservoirs,...

Dove Season Opener Gets Closer

Sporting a broad smile on his face, my long-time dove hunting companion Mark Hubbard trotted...

Keep Things Simple For Catfish

Most catfish anglers prefer to keep things simple when pursuing their favorite fish....

Corps Lakes Fishing Action Turning On

Although it's been a long time in coming, anglers are now finally enjoying excellent success at...

Illinois River Is Untapped Bass Hotspot

Few, if any, Illinois waters can boast the diverse aquatic habitat found along the Illinois River....

IDNR Cancels 2020 Waterfowl Blind Drawings

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced it has elected...

Carlyle's Catfish on the Rocks

Catfish on the rocks might sound a bit like some sort of Cajun cocktail, but for anglers It's catfish...

It's Catfish Spawning Time at Carlyle, Rend and Shelbyville Lakes

To say the catfish bite at our Corps of Engineer reservoirs is hot may even be something of an understatement....

Area Totals Included: Illinois 2020 Spring Wild Turkey Preliminary Harvest Totals 15,800 Birds

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,800 wild...

Here's a Boatful of Hot Panfishing Spots!

As more of the state lakes open after the virus pandemic, the month of May typically brings exciting...

Time for Illinois' Flatheads

Among many of Illinois varied angling fans, fishing for catfish is considered something of a lazy-man's...

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