Through the Lens
Deer Feeding Bill Passes Out of Senate Today
Wednesday, May 30
Bill sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose reads statement of legislative intent prior to vote.
Through the Lens
IDNR Unable to Stock Alligator Gar in 2018 Season
Saturday, May 26
Problems encountered obtaining fry
Through the Lens
There are Still Good Things and Good People
Friday, May 25
Focusing on the good things in our DNR
Heartland Outdoors
Yet Another Version of SB2493 – (Deer Feeding Bill) Emerges
Wednesday, May 23
Today the House Agricultural and Conservation Committee moved out third version of SB 2493 as House Floor Amendment #2.
Heartland Outdoors
Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament
Thursday, May 17
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children under 13 on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Opossum Pond.
Guest Blog
In support of supplemental feeding
Thursday, May 17
Don Higgins says most Illinois deer hunters support supplemental feeding of deer.
Heartland Outdoors
Illinois Boat Registration and Safety Act Amendments Take Effect June 1
Thursday, May 17
Watercraft registration expiration date changed; Water Usage Stamp repealed
Heartland Outdoors
KNOW YOUR BAIT!
Wednesday, May 16
Walleye tournaments are hitting the water in Illinois, and a recent trend is using Tadpole Madtoms (Noturus gyrinus, a small catfish species) to lure walleye from the deep.
Through the Lens
SB2493 to be Heard By House Ag Committee Today
Tuesday, May 15
Amended version of SB2492 AKA the "the deer feeding bill" asks for study of nutritional supplements by U of I.
Heartland Outdoors
Cold Winter Equals Condensed Spawning Season
Monday, May 14
The calendar provides the macro view, but it’s the meteorological and lunar factors that spur this seasonal show.
