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Outdoors: Hunting & Fishing

Early crop harvest may impact dove hunt

August 26 2017 at 12:58 AM

With the Sept. 1 dove season opener just days away, many area hunters are concerned that an early...

Plenty of squirrels, few hunters

August 20 2017 at 7:04 AM

With most hunting opportunities in high demand, many wildlife experts are curious...

Illinois Wildland Fire Crew assists with western fire fight in Idaho, Montana

August 17 2017 at 3:32 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Wildland Fire Crew, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural...

Return to Kentucky results in Stripers

August 14 2017 at 11:46 AM

The swirling waters of the Ohio River just below the Smithland Dam seemed like the perfect...

IDNR announces 2017-18 waterfowl hunting season dates

August 9 2017 at 11:08 AM

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced waterfowl season...

Lt. Governor issues statement on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report that involves Asian Carp in Great Lakes area

August 9 2017 at 10:55 AM

CHICAGO – The following statement can be attributed to Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Chairman...

White Bass – Carlyle’s Summer Angling Tradition

August 5 2017 at 6:51 AM

CARYLE LAKE - After failing in earlier attempts to boat a few largemouth bass, my fishing partner...

Big Catfish are the hot ticket in Tennessee

July 29 2017 at 6:33 PM

PICKWICK DAM, Tenn. - Phil King's fishing boat did not look much like the typical catfish angling...

Illinois controlled pheasant hunting reservation information now available online

July 26 2017 at 1:46 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 20 Illinois Department...

Try Lake Ozark gar for summer angling fun

July 21 2017 at 11:50 AM

LAKE OF OZARKS, Mo. - Known to many as one of the top largemouth bass lakes in the Midwest, Missouri's...

IDNR welcomes IHPA to newly created state division with open arms

July 14 2017 at 5:57 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) welcomes the Illinois...

White bass save summer fishing trips

July 14 2017 at 5:43 AM

SHELBYVILLE – Though Steve Welch now does most of his guiding in the Kentucky Lake area, he...

Area rivers prime for big catfish catch

July 7 2017 at 5:35 AM

Most of our lakes, ponds and rivers are now returning to normal levels after seemingly months of heavy...

Outdoors Briefs: Two Rivers hosts journaling, day camp, Rend Lake has fish atractions, Lake Shelbyville update

June 30 2017 at 10:37 AM

Summer Programs Come to Refuge A Nature Journaling Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on July 8 at...

Monster fish of morning required a fairly long battle for fishermen

June 29 2017 at 8:42 PM

Jack Ruffini of Highland is likely more skilled with a soccer ball than fishing. In fact, it wasn’t...

IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

June 21 2017 at 8:13 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations...

IDNR releases June News Bits

June 5 2017 at 4:25 PM

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced its monthly News Bits for...

Edwardsville Parks & Rec sets kids fishing lessons and fishing derby at Leclaire Lake Park

June 1 2017 at 5:29 AM

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Illinois Department...

Bourne Bill for Electronic Hunting Licenses passes both Houses

May 31 2017 at 9:46 AM

LITCHFIELD - Illinoisans may soon be able to carry their hunting licenses electronically if legislation...

Visitors to Starved Rock for Memorial Day weekend should be alert for travel delays, possible parking closures

May 24 2017 at 11:46 AM

UTICA, IL – With large crowds expected to visit Starved Rock State Park near Utica for the...

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