Illinois
Illinois 2012 spring turkey season was eerily quiet. It seemed that gobbling had nearly ceased prior to the opener and…»
Illinois catfish water can be divided into ponds, rivers and lakes. All are part of the Mississippi River drainage, but…»
Between the Catchable Catfish Programs of the IDNR and local government bodies, as well as natural reproduction, the catfish is…»
Warming temperatures stir the desire of Prairie State anglers. When it comes to fishing in the Land of Lincoln, May…»
An Illinois fisherman got the surprise of his life when he pulled a loaded handgun from the Hennepin Canal on…»
Here’s what Illinois’ gobbler-getters can expect as they go afield this year in the 2012 Illinois Turkey Forecast.
Just two months after the 50-year-old state record was broken, another Illinois record walleye has been caught.
The following “Fishing Calendar” details some — but surely not all — of the optimal times and places to pursue the various piscatorial species.
When great bass fishing destinations are discussed, the Prairie State is almost never mentioned. Texas and Florida get the bulk…»
A 15-year-old angler has taken down an Illinois’ gamefish record that’s stood for 50 years. Rockford, Ill., native Nick Tassoni,…»
Da Yoopers and their famous hunting camp song “Da Turdy Point Buck” might have material for a follow up hit,…»
Without doubt the 2011 Illinois waterfowl season will go into the books as one of the most interesting ever recorded.…»
The story behind the Travis Cockburn buck, a 258 5/8-inch trophy name Ginormica that could be the #4 or #5…»
It is a generally accepted fact that in order to have big bucks, an area must contain deer with the…»
In 2010-09, Illinois hunters continued to harvest a significant number of whitetails. A look at the county figures can provide…»
Crossbows can get the job done. In the last 10 years, these four hunters proved it, and you can bet…»
Every wing shooter in the state constantly scans the wall calendar for weeks leading up to the month of September.…»
The diversity and abundance of fish in Illinois make springtime something close to nirvana for Prairie State anglers. Here’s where to find your slice of heaven.
Turkey hunters have a lot of gun options, but you are best armed with a little knowledge. Here’s what to expect in the Prairie State this year.
Catfish are probably the most popular game fish found throughout the Prairie State. The forked-tailed channel catfish is the most…»
Prairie State anglers have a lot to look forward to. Here is an informed prediction on this year’s bass fishing.
Record deer harvest occurred in 2005-06, when 201,301 deer were taken.
Most folks in southern Illinois take their largemouth fishing seriously. But chances are good not many of them have ever tried these overlooked bucketmouth hotspots! (May 2007)
The Prairie State offers year-round fishing opportunities. Here’s where they are and how to make the most of them.
Successful late-season hunting in Illinois comes down to knowing where the birds will be — and when.
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