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Spring Trout Season Opens April 6

March 4 2019 at 10:44 AM

Though many of the lakes and ponds in the fall catchable trout season continue to produce catches o...

Prospects hot for Corps Lakes Cats

February 18 2019 at 11:28 AM

If predictions by Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s fisheries biologists prove to b...

Illinois DNR Newsbits - February 2019

February 10 2019 at 9:28 PM

Illinois DNR Newsbits – February 2019 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic: Plan to attend th...

Winter hiking in Southern Illinois

February 5 2019 at 5:44 AM

RIVERBEND - It’s winter in Southern Illinois which means although it maybe colder out on...

Hot times ahead for bass anglers

February 3 2019 at 9:49 PM

With normal weather conditions, we’ll soon see the beginning of the spring fishing season....

Illinois 2018-2019 deer hunting seasons result in harvest of 151,577 deer, area totals are up

January 29 2019 at 12:01 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Area counties reported a higher overall preliminary deer harvest in 2018-2019 than...

IDNR planning underway for property adjacent to Matthiessen and Starved Rock State Parks

January 29 2019 at 11:12 AM

OGLESBY – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has begun a comprehensive land use and...

IDNR accepting applications for Special Wildlife Funds Grants

January 29 2019 at 11:05 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting new applications...

IDNR announces 2019 state Pheasant Fund Project Grants

January 29 2019 at 10:53 AM

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

Eagle sightings on the rise in the Riverbend

January 21 2019 at 5:54 AM

RIVERBEND - It’s winter in the Riverbend and that means it’s time for the area's annua...

An alternative to ice fishing

January 17 2019 at 10:19 AM

ALTON - The early months of the year typically bring limited angling opportunities for local fishermen....

IDNR accepting applications for Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Illinois Bicycle Path grant programs

January 11 2019 at 2:34 PM

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

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces January 2019 newsbits

January 3 2019 at 1:23 PM

Spring Turkey Applications: Think spring by applying now for the second lottery for 2019 Illinois...

A year-roundlook at fishing hotspots

January 2 2019 at 1:48 PM

When it comes to fishing, Illinois sportsmen have the good fortune to enjoy quality year-round angling...

Winter fishing opportunities plentiful

December 25 2018 at 10:05 AM

The arrival of winter weather doesn't necessarily mean it's time to retire the fishing gear. I...

IDNR reminds snowmobilers to focus on safety this winter

December 21 2018 at 9:53 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding snowmobile operator...

IDNR reminds anglers to keep safety in mind when ice fishing this winter

December 21 2018 at 9:32 AM

SPRINGFIELD – If you’re planning to go ice fishing in Illinois this winter, the Illinois...

IDNR announces 2018 Habitat Fund Project grants

December 20 2018 at 9:53 AM

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

Hunters in Illinois harvest preliminary total of 80,896 deer during firearm season

December 5 2018 at 12:13 PM

SPRINGFIELD – A preliminary total of 80,896 deer were taken by hunters during the seven-day Illinois...

Tired of winter, try fishing hotwater lakes

December 5 2018 at 9:50 AM

There is one thing virtually every area angler believes - the Illinois winter is way too long. The...

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