If you expect to bag a gobbler early in the season, here are some things you need to keep in mind. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article

Forty years ago, there were no wild turkeys in Illinois. Thanks to an aggressive restocking program, the once-native birds are found in every county. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article

They weigh up to a ton and can barrel along at 30 miles per hour. That's a lethal combination of strength, weight and speed . . . as our author lived to tell. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article

Warm-weather tactics that accounted for many of those young-bird kills in the fall now need to be tweaked to suit the cold-weather conditions of midwinter.(January 2008). ... [+] Full Article

If you find yourself with an unfilled tag and the season dwindling to a close, don't worry. Excellent deer-hunting opportunities stretch in all directions for the late season. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

With memories that drum up flashbacks to days of skies filled with geese, the story today in southern Illinois waterfowl hunting is ducks! Lots and lots of ducks! (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Cover your bases before you head out for a hunt. Then make your shots count with these tips from a longtime blacktail fanatic. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

While hunters chase ringnecks this season amid declines in the birds' numbers, public and private initiatives promise help for the Prairie State's pheasant populations. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

Mother Nature threw Illinois deer hunters a curve early last season, lowering the deer harvest slightly from 2005. However, this season is on track toward another remarkable deer harvest. Here's where you'll find 'em! (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article

It's time to get serious again about hunting Old Ruff. We consulted with the Midwest's top grouse expert to tell you what to expect this season. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article