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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Watercraft registration expiration date changed; Water Usage Stamp repealed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.
Heartland Outdoors
Missouri’s spring turkey season ends with nearly 35,800 birds harvested
Sunday, May 13
Top harvest counties were Franklin, Texas, and Laclede.
Through the Lens
It’s World Migratory Bird Day!
Saturday, May 12
Have a look at some of the migrants that have passed through this spring
Heartland Outdoors
IDNR Newbits – May 2018
Saturday, May 12
Here are the IDNR Newsbits for the month of May.
Heartland Outdoors
Spring Breeding Season Reminder: Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Thursday, May 10
It is Against the Law to Keep Wildlife as Pets. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone.
Heartland Outdoors
Avoiding Tick- And Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Thursday, May 10
Tips to battle the bugs
