Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

In this video, we explore various aspects of using BeefCake Jerky during outdoor adventures. Filmed with a range of gear ...

The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing demonstrate a high-level bass tactic that pros rarely want to share. This company says ...

Whether you're an expert or just getting started, review the instructions and safety tips below for a fun, safe experience on ...

The bass fishing world this week lost a popular pro angler who was influential in the popularization of modern techniques. Dion Hibdon, son of a famous Lake of the Ozarks clan of anglers, passed away ...

One Pacific Northwest man earned $159,310 for spending the summer fishing from his boat and turning in his catch to a ...

The Wisconsin DNR has been hosting a free fishing weekend during the winter since 2012. People can fish at local ponds, ...

One Pacific Northwest man earned $159,310 for spending the summer fishing from his boat and turning in his catch to a ...

Officials said an Indian Coast Guard vessel on routine patrol spotted the boat and challenged it for identification. After ...

Conservationist Christina Hicks explains the tension between protecting marine life and depending on it for food, and how our ...

This can present fishermen with a dilemma. It is not an easy thing to find live bait at this time of the year. But it is not ...

Ice fishing got an early start this winter with the cold weather that began in December which has resulted in more days to ...