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A fall scene of a lake under a bright partly cloudy sky. In the foreground are grasses along the shoreline of the lake. In the background trees fill the shoreline.

Understanding the Finances of Conservation: How the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts Provide Funding Through Hunter Purchases

May 6, 2025 by Kaleigh Gabriel

Recreation | Fishing | Habitat Management or Enhancement | Hunting | Learn to Hunt | Wildlife

Director’s Message on a Centennial Celebration

May 1, 2025 by Natalie Phelps Finnie

People | 100th Anniversary

Two people walking on a path through a prairie. In the background are trees against a cloudy sky.

New Lyme Disease Awareness Initiative Coming to Illinois

May 1, 2025 by Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio

Recreation | Ticks

A group of adults in neon green helping children fish from a pond with green tinted water. In the background are canopy tents interspersed between tall green trees providing shade for people fishing.

The Legacy of the Family Fishing Fair: A Community Treasure

May 1, 2025 by Gretchen Steele

Recreation | Fishing

A close-up of the dorsal fin of a green and tan fish being held in the palm of a researcher's hand. An orange tag protrudes from the back of the fin.

You Can Contribute to a Study on Bass Movements in Chicago

May 1, 2025 by Austin Happel

Research | Research

A hunter in camouflage gear leans against a tree on the edge of an agricultural field. The hunter is holding a shotgun in her right arm with the barrel resting on her left knee.

Gratitude for the Opportunities, Friends and Adventures Hunting Offers

May 1, 2025 by Kari Buckvold

Recreation | Hunting

A white shed white-tailed deer antler resting on the ground on top of leaf litter and brown dried grasses.

Hunting Sheds

February 3, 2025 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Hunting

A young African American boy holds a fishing rod and reel in his right hand and holds up a small green fish caught on the line in his left hand. In the background is a grassy area surrounded by trees against a partly cloudy bright blue sky.

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing Illinois: Finding Prairie State Fishing Spots

February 3, 2025 by Wes Littlefield

Aquatic Organisms | Recreation | Fishing

A yellow, black, and white monarch butterfly nectars on an orange flower.

The Magic of Monarchs: Acting on the conservation opportunity of our lifetime

November 1, 2024 by Iris Caldwell, Natalie Lynn Lichtenbert, Dan Salas

Wildlife | Habitat Management or Enhancement

A woodland borders a grassy field to the right. Along the edge of the grassy field are five telephone poles in a row. On top of each pole has section of artificial bark. In the background are trees against a bright blue sky.

An Unexpected Visitor: Genetics reveal unanticipated roost use by hoary bat

November 1, 2024 by Jordyn Chace

Research | Wildlife | Bats | Mammals

Two children walk down a path with tall grass on either side.

Ticks in Illinois: The rising risk of Ehrlichiosis

November 1, 2024 by Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio

Recreation | Research

Two adult male pheasants spar in a tan fall grassland.

A Perspective on the Status of Upland Small Game Hunting in Illinois and the 2024–25 Upland Game Hunting Forecast

November 1, 2024 by Don Kahl

Recreation | Birds | Hunting | Mammals

In a clearing a tranquilized bobcat rests on a blanket on top of a brown tarp. Four researchers gather around the bobcat. One researcher records data while the others performs simple procedures. To the left of the group is a white pickup truck, and in the background are trees.

Understanding the Ecology of Recently Recolonized Bobcats in North-central Illinois

November 1, 2024 by Clayton K. Nielsen, Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau, Brent Pease, Ellen Audia, Katie Buckman

Research | Wildlife | Mammals | Research

A group of white pelicans and black cormorants preening and resting on a sandy beach and in shrubby tree-tops. Overlaying the image on the top right corner is a gray map of Illinois with the counties outlined in black lines. The counties of Rock Island, Whiteside, Carroll and Jo Daviess counties in Illinois are highlight with white stars on top.

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Celebrates 100 Years

November 1, 2024 by Ed Britton

Land | 100th Anniversary | Natural Heritage Pick | Places to Visit

A white, brown, and black duck with a green head and large bill swims over a body of water.

Illinois Waterfowl Hunting 2024-2025 Fall Forecast

November 1, 2024 by Sam Klimas

Recreation | Wildlife | Hunting

A grassy field with yellow flowers interspersed throughout. In the background a bright blue sky is behind a line of trees.

How One Farmer is Building His Soil and Helping Wildlife in the Process

November 1, 2024 by Carla Rich Montez

Land | People | Habitat Management or Enhancement

A conservation police officer wearing sunglasses, a green vest and tan shirt sits in the driver seat of his truck with an injured bald eagle wrapped in a jacket resting in the passenger seat next to him.

Eagle Rescues

November 1, 2024 by Steven Beltran

Wildlife | Birds

A group of deer forage for waste grain in a harvested corn field. In the background is a woodland.

Legend or Reality: Breaking the code of CWD myths

August 1, 2024 by Nelda A. Rivera, Nohra Mateus-Pinilla

Research | Wildlife | Hunting | Mammals | Research | Wildlife Health

A view looking down on an agricultural field where small green plants are coming up in rows beneath tan ripe grain plants.

A History of the Relationship Between Farming and Grassland Wildlife in Illinois: Adding Cover Cropping to the Story

August 1, 2024 by John Cole

Land | Wildlife | Habitat Management or Enhancement | Wildlife Health

A dirt trail along a woodland stream.

Where are the Best Habitats for Bats in Illinois?

August 1, 2024 by Nathan Proudman

Land | Wildlife