May 1, 2023
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Research
By Frank Sladek

What role do the FLOY tags, jaw tags, pit tags, Coded Wire Tags and fin clipping that are used by Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists play in fisheries management? This story provides all the answers.

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May 1, 2023
  • Recreation
By Curtis Twellmann

Hunt Camp is an evening for hunters and trappers to come together, share stories and offer help for those who need it. The first Hunt Camp was in October 2022 in the Chicagoland area. Hunt Camp 2023 is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year.

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May 1, 2023
  • Recreation
By Steven Beltran

As the snow begins to melt and the buds pop from the tips of the trees it’s often a reminder for us to revisit our lakes and streams. Springtime brings many fishing opportunities, and from a law enforcement perspective it’s important that we share with you some fundamental concepts to keep your experience, safe, fun and lawful.

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May 1, 2023
  • Land
  • Recreation
By John Cole

As a wildlife biologist, one question frequently asked is “where have all the pheasants gone? The farm I hunted several years ago was loaded with birds but this year we couldn’t find one. The cover was just the same as always, but the birds have disappeared. What happened? Could it be predators?”

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May 1, 2023
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Recreation
By Patty Gillespie

What’s summertime for? For author Patty Gillespie and her husband, one summertime day meant a 150-mile trek to the Ohio River that ended with one big question—who caught the striped bass.

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Welcome to the May 2023 edition of the online magazine OutdoorIllinois Journal, featuring timely, seasonally based stories about the Prairie State’s wildlife resources, with an expansion of content to include a broader range of subjects—including endangered and threatened species and Illinois’ unique, high-quality habitats and the people working to preserve, protect and manage these resources.

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