Illinois

Tips and Tricks For Morel Mushroom Hunting

May 4, 2018 - While the warm temperature is nice, there’s something even better about spring!

Just In Time: Illinois Passes New Crossbow Regulations.

Sep 15, 2017 - Get ready to use your crossbow in Illinois this archery season.

13 Monster Bucks You Wish You Would've Seen

Aug 18, 2016 - There's not a hunter in the world that wouldn't want to harvest one of these monster bucks.

It's a Keeper (not)! Catch-and-Release only in 2016 for Walleye on Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake.

Mar 22, 2016 - So much for shore lunch! Catch-and-release only for walleye on Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake this summer.

Report: Hunters Taking More Mature Bucks Than Yearlings

Jan 20, 2016 - Whitetail deer hunters are taking more mature bucks than “yearling” bucks for the first time!

Obama to Expand Gun Background Checks, Step up Enforcement

Jan 5, 2016 - President Barack Obama will announce executive actions today to expand background checks on some gun purchases...

NICHOLAS V MARTINEZ

Red worm, off a dock, in small lake
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Vidal Martinez

I actually walked up on this tom. Got to the top of the hill, I looked to the right and saw him fan out the...
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David Drum

Shot the unicorn from the ground.
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Chad Peebels

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B. Dawg

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Kayak Sunrise

My two brothers and I camp, fish, bicycle, and everything else together. It was a particularly fine fall mo...
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Bird Watching

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Grampa And Grandson Having Hunting Fun!

This was my grandson's first time hunting! I thought I would share the memory!  
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Dogs Doing What Dogs do Best

After a great day of pointing and retrieving ... this is what we had to show for it!
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Kayak Fishing the Swamp

My brothers and I have been camping, fishing, boating, cycling, and hiking at our favorite spot for more th...
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One Whopper Of A Tale

May 25, 2005 - May 25, 2005 -- It began, as many big outdoor news stories do these days, with an e-mail. This one, from a sen...

Food+Food+Food=Late Season Success

Dec 17, 2015 - Bowhunters who are still at it here in the Midwest could experience some good late-season action!

Find What Attracts Doves

Aug 18, 2015 - The key to a successful dove-hunting trip is to look for where doves will be, not where they are.

The Two-Hour Gobbler

May 12, 2015 - Two-hour gobblers I faced had good reasons for not coming in sooner. Here are some tips for dealing with them.

A Fishing Formula For Walleye And Pike Opener 2015

May 4, 2015 - Developing an angling plan for the fishing openers in the Midwest will help place lunkers in the livewell!

Ask Dr. Dave: Does Cold Weather Affect Shot Placement?

Dec 9, 2014 - Chad U. from Illinois writes to ask about bow tuning in cold weather.

Early Season Big Bucks: Withstand the Heat and Bugs and You Could Intercept a Trophy!

Sep 12, 2014 - Although it may be hazy, hot, humid, and buggy, it's worth the effort to bowhunt the early season!

Late-Season Slabs

Sep 2, 2014 - Prospects for big crappies in area reservoirs are great in October, November and December!

Calling All Coyotes

Feb 1, 2008 - A member of our staff at Babe Winkelman Productions just returned from a visit to his parents' farm in Illinoi...

Summer On A Shoestring

May 13, 2013 - I'd gotten a late start from the deer lodge at the western border of Illinois, but decided to get a few good h...

Impact Of Drought On Antler Growth

Aug 15, 2012 - Ed K. from Illinois writes to ask about the impact of drought on antler growth. "Apparently we are in the mids...

Hunting Bucks: When Is Enough, Enough?

Jul 5, 2012 - Gene S. writes from Illinois to ask about the number of bucks one can harvest. "I've heard a rumor that a hu...

Coyotes And Deer

Jun 2, 2012 - Andy W. from Illinois writes to ask about coyotes. "We have a ton of coyotes in my area. Just how much da...