Outdoors: Hunting & Fishing

Plenty of good bluegill fishing in area

With crappie spawn in full swing, the next stop on the Illinois fishing calendar is the annual bluegill...

Avoiding tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses

SPRINGFIELD – As the weather warms up, we’re starting to see ticks and mosquitoes. The...

Perseverance is key for Mossy Oak Turkey Pro

PROVIDENCE, Ky - Mention western Kentucky to most outdoor folks and their thoughts automatically...

IDNR releases newsbits for May 2018

Firearm Deer Permit Applications: Resident and non-resident deer hunters can apply for the second...

Spring breeding season reminder: leave young wildlife alone

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

Turkey hunting proving difficult

Illinois turkey hunters are now well into their spring hunting season. And, hunting success is falling...

Plenty of good bluegill fishing in area

With crappie spawn in full swing, the next stop on the Illinois fishing calendar is the annual bluegil...

Time for Illinois River Sauger

Like the anticipated return of Capistrano's swallows, the annual Illinois sauger run is an event...

Fishing action improving at Corps Lakes

It seems to happen virtually every spring and this year is no exception. Each time spring fishing...

Turkey hunt begins soon

Just a few decades ago, turkey time for most folks in Illinois came only once a year. This was durin...

Local crappie bite soon as weather changes

One questionably wise person once said something about a young man's fancy turning to thoughts of...

It's nearly time for panfish

Each spring, it's the panfish bite that often rescues countless early season fishing trips. While...

Hunters, trappers harvest 318 bobcats during 2017-2018 season

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters and trappers in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 318 bobcats...

Turkey time returns to the region

There are few things more heart stopping to a dedicated turkey hunter than an unexpected thunderous...

IDNR Newsbits – March 2018

Spring Turkey Applications: 2018 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season permits still available after...

IDNR Announces 2018 Wingshooting Schedule

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), in cooperation with its partners...

Illinois spring trout fishing season opens April 7th

SPRINGFIELD – The 2018 Illinois Spring Trout fishing season is just a few weeks away. Anglers...

Big year ahead for Corps Lake white bass

Anglers fishing at Illinois three big Corps of Engineer reservoirs will likely have one of the best...

Crappie time is nearly here

While it might seem a bit early to start the fishing season, many local anglers will soon be enjoying...

Another big year for Rend Lake anglers

The Illinois Department of Natural Resource's (IDNR) fisheries biologist Shawn Hirst is predicting...

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