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A adult male white-tailed deer with large antlers illuminated by a spotlight in a field at night.

What Most Hunters Never See: A night with an Illinois Conservation Officer

August 3, 2026 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Hunting | Regulations

A hunter holds a crossbow up in preparation for aiming while sitting in a tree-stand. In the background is a grassy field. Trees with autumn foliage border the field in the distance.

How Archery Hunters Can Help Track Wildlife Populations

August 3, 2026 by Max Allen

Recreation | Hunting | Research | Wildlife Health

A man holds up a catfish to show a young boy. Both are standing on a wooden pier overlooking a pond.

Fishing Has No Boundaries Gives Young Anglers a Day to Remember

August 3, 2026 by Kaleigh Gabriel

Recreation | Fishing

A close-up of a black and white duck swimming on a body of water.

2026-2027 Illinois Hunting and Trapping Digest

August 3, 2026 by Kaleigh Gabriel

Recreation | Deer | Hunting | Law Enforcement | Regulations | Trapping | Waterfowl | Wildlife | Wildlife Pick

During a summer day under a bright blue sky a row of tables are lined up in front of a partially roofed long metal pavilion. People stand on either side of the tables and engage in conversation. Various items and hunting gear rest on the tables and on the shelves behind the tables.

Make this Offseason Count

August 3, 2026 by Dan Stephens

Recreation | Hunting

A wooden shed installed on a platform held above a wetland by wooden posts. In the background is a woodland. A patch of waterlilies are floating on the wetland in the foreground.

Confidence in Angling

August 3, 2026 by Frank Sladek

Recreation | Fishing

Two people fish off a boat dock on a lake. A bright blue partly cloudy sunny sky is overhead. The shoreline of the lake is filled with trees in the background. A gray map of Illinois overlays the image on the top right. Illinois counties are outlined in black. Three white stars are in south western Illinois.

Opening New Waters: Boat access improvements expand opportunities at southern Illinois outdoor destinations

August 3, 2026 by Gretchen Steele

Recreation | Fisheries Pick | Fishing

An adult male wild turkey with his tail feathers fanned and feathers puffed in full mating display.

Mentoring New Hunters Opens the Doorway to a Lifelong Journey

May 1, 2026 by Dan Stephens

Recreation | Hunting | Turkey

Two young boys stand together on the bank of a freshwater lake. One of the boys holds up a fishing rod and reel. In the background are a group of children and adults fishing.

Youth Fishing in the Shawnee

May 1, 2026 by Ethan Stephenson

Recreation | Fisheries Pick | Fishing | Places to Visit

A close-up of a fisherman's hands tying a fishing lure on to a fishing line.

The Warden’s Gear Guide: Choosing the Right Line and Rope

May 1, 2026 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Fishing | Hunting

A young man secures his yellow tent with a rope tied to a stake. In the background is the green understory of a woodland.

The Tie That Binds: A Game Warden’s Field Guide to Knots on the Water and in the Woods

May 1, 2026 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Fishing | Hunting

A black and brown wild turkey basks in warm spring sunshine. The turkey is surrounded by green vegetation in a woodland. In the background is a fallen log.

The Shawnee Offers Turkey Hunters a True Public-land Adventure

February 2, 2026 by Dan Stephens

Recreation | Hunting | Turkey

Two people floating in kayaks on a river. Each kayak has two fishing rods and reels secured upright to the sides of the boats. In the background is the Chicago skyline. A bright blue partly cloudy sky is overhead.

Casting from the Concrete Jungle: Kayak fishing in downtown Chicago

February 2, 2026 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Fishing | Kayak | Rivers and Lakes

An adult and youth hunter stand on the edge of an agricultural field. They both hold up a successfully harvested wild turkey. Both are wearing camouflage gear.

The Fun of Hunting

February 2, 2026 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Hunting

Two adults demonstrate to young children how to use a fishing rod and reel with plastic fish on the ends of the line.

Fishing on Land?

February 2, 2026 by Michael Kamp

Recreation | Fishing | Youth

A father and son take a selfie while the son holds up a trout in both hands. In the background is a pond under a overcast sky.

Autumn on the Line: Fall Fishing Traditions in Illinois

November 3, 2025 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Fishing

A mother helps her young boy up the stairs of a yellow school bus.

Now that School is in Session the Fishing Season is Over…NOT!

November 3, 2025 by Steven Beltran

Recreation | Fishing

A reddish orange ring-necked pheasant stands alert on frosty grassy area.

The 2025-2026 Upland Hunting Forecast

November 3, 2025 by Don Kahl

Recreation | Birds | Hunting | Regulations

Under a bright blue sky, a group of people stand outside a red barn. A man presents to the group about fur handling while trapping. All are wearing warm sweatshirts or hoodies to stay warm in the chill fall air.

Gardner Camp’s Kid’s Trapping Camp Helps Ensure Trapping’s Future

November 3, 2025 by Tim Kelley

Recreation | Regulations | Trapping | Youth

Two ducks flying over a wetland. One duck is gray and had a green head. The other duck is brown and gray. Both ducks have orange legs and feet and iridescent blue patches on their wings.

Illinois Waterfowl Hunting 2025-2026 Forecast

November 3, 2025 by Doug McClain

Recreation | Hunting | Regulations | Waterfowl