Pursued from shorelines or boats, the catfish in Illinois rivers bring the battle to you! ... [+] Full Article

Trying to decide where to take your brood fishing this summer? Visit a few of these hotspots where the fishing -- and the fun off the water! -- is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. ... [+] Full Article

The southern portion of the Prairie State offers up plenty of fine, less-known largemouth waters where bass fishing after the spawn holds its own. ... [+] Full Article

The Prairie State’s “Super 6” lakes . . . where walleye fishing is better than average! ... [+] Full Article

Fred Washburn has fished for crappies around Carterville most of his 66 years, cashing more than 300 tournament checks in an angling career spanning several decades. (April 2009) ... [+] Full Article

These shad-eating machines prowl a number of Illinois waters, providing excitement for any angler lucky enough to hook one. (April 2009) ... [+] Full Article

Some of the heftiest Illinois largemouths come from our smallest public waters! Here are some of our state's best small public largemouth lakes. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

Here's our annual look at some of Illinois' best fishin' holes, with optimum times and some special techniques for angling success in the Land of Lincoln. ... [+] Full Article

Turkey hunters face a very mature flock this season and will have to use all the savvy they can muster to be successful. (March 2009) ... [+] Full Article

Prairie State hunters who brave the elements in January can get plenty of bang for their buck! ... [+] Full Article

Everyone in Greg Wilson's family had harvested a deer except Greg... ... [+] Full Article

Looking for a place reasonably close where you can find outstanding duck and goose hunting? You can find all that and more in southern Illinois. ... [+] Full Article

Late-winter whitetails are on the move and the opportunity to connect with one before the close of the season is excellent. ... [+] Full Article

The 2008 season looks bright for Illinois deer hunters. Regardless of how you enjoy hunting or where you live, great opportunities are nearby. ... [+] Full Article

The Illinois pheasant population held its own in areas with good wintering habitat. But in areas of "marginal" habitat, the result of an afternoon spent afield may be little more than exercise. ... [+] Full Article

In spring, hunters try to mimic hens and lure a passionate gobbler into gun range. Those tactics won't work in the fall, but that doesn't mean the hunting's not still exciting! ... [+] Full Article

Illinois is nationally known as a top destination for trophy whitetails. Why? The reason is simple: The Prairie State is a food factory for big bucks. ... [+] Full Article