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Splash, my lure hit the water and I began cranking the reel.  My buddy Matt and I were working some baits through weeds when  "WHAM&quo...

Bowfishing, like so much of the fishing industry, is picking up speed across the country. Much of this increase is due to the invasive spec...

As hunters and anglers we're always looking for a good deal.  Many times those deals are found in the off season or in discount sections...

Here is a great family opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at one of Illinois most exciting parks.   Fishing Ev...

A variety of outdoor and cultural experiences are listed in this months IDNR Newsbits. IDNR Newbits – May 2018 Firearm Deer Permit Applic...

While the majority of you that are reading this article probably already know not to mess with young that look helpless.  However, there ar...

Any high school, college or professional athlete that plays a sport has heard these lines from their coach during the off season.  For softb...

As temperatures drop, ice anglers get excited.  Walking on water isn't for everyone, however there are those that have the faith.  As co...

Keeping you informed from the Legislative Floors to the Great Outdoors means taking advantage of opportunities like this in order to better ...

The first hunt I ever went on was with my dad, brother and my first black lab, Bud.  It was a pheasant hunt I will never forget, Bud flushed...

There's nothing quite like watching an eagle, thousands of snow geese and other waterfowl, through a lens at over 500 yards away.  Over...

The old question among anglers, 'how do I make a career in the fishing industry?'   This question drove fishing legend Al Lindner, h...

Scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, posts are popping up already about tournament fishing for the 2018 Illinois Tournament Season.  It&#...

The Illinois DNR Newsbits is a monthly publication by the IDNR giving constituents of Illinois the '411'.   Issues and topics are g...

Ever talk to an IDNR employee and feel like they could care less.  Maybe that's just people in general today.  Maybe, it has to do with ...

It's that time of year again and we're not talking about expo season.  It's banquet season, conservationists, hunters, anglers a...

Illinois Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Expos 2017 Expo season is right around the corner and we will be attending many of the exp...

Raising an Outdoor Child in an Indoor World On average a child today only spends about 30 minutes outside and about 7 hours indoors ...

Duck Blind Drawing - A Family Affair Ask my dad or brother and they both can tell you about my first duck.  Since the moment I got out of...

Top Fishing Destinations in Illinois: Lake Shelbyville By:  Jon Giacalone At 11,000 acres, Lake Shelbyville is one of Illinois' ...