In Iowa, the spike in bear activity occurs in late May and June, which is the breeding season when a few black bears are more ...

Anglers who do visit Rice Lake should be aware that fishing regulations and limits are uniform with statewide rules.

Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Illinois CPOs. These reports are from the May 2, 2025, edition of Outdoor ...

After stalling in Oklahoma in early April as they waited for milkweed to emerge, the butterflies have now crossed into Kansas ...

Prairie Research Institute scientists are conducting a $2.3 million project to support the protection and restoration of part of the Illinois Beach State Park coastal area.

Chris Jacques, DNR’s program manager for Wildlife Disease and Invasive Species, said the case is only the 11th confirmed ...

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on a fish salvage declaration for Little Grassy Lake.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 2, 2025, edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Sampling of fish and studying wildlife is fascinating, which is why we report on studies up and down the state that sometimes ...

Vinson along with about 10 zoology students, began analyzing the nearly 70,000, 15-second videos, totaling around 300 hours ...

Best known for its walleye fishery, New York is one of four states (including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan) that surround ...

In this case the bird’s disheveled appearance told the almost unbelievable story of one that walked about 800 yards to offer ...