Illinois Outdoors

By Fern Fisher The perfect quick-to-make meal for Hunting Camp, Football Sunday, or any other day. Most everyone has these simple ingredients in their everyday pantry. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground venison 6 cups of diced (3/8 inch) white potatoes 2 cups diced sweet white onion 2 cups sliced celery 2 cups sliced carrots 2 TBS minced garlic 1 ...

Steelhead Alley in Chautauqua County, NY offers 5 streams with tributaries off each of these for steelhead angler choices. The streams rise and fall – low water moves the fish back to the lake, rainfall brings them back in. Multiple priods of “great fishing” occur. By Forrest Fisher The southern shoreline of ...

Mature bald eagles are numerous across the USA today. There are reaosns why. Nature is as nature is, sometimes ruthless and uncaring. Volunteers and trained staff can help balance the imbalance when it happens. Read the story.  By Forrest Fisher No, not rock, paper, scissors! This was a serious story that ended well. ...

There is increased bear activity in many areas across the USA. Learn how to “Be aware.” Negative outcomes can result when a bear is caught off guard. Be safe, learn how to make your presence known when hiking or hunting in bear country.  By Kim Emery At the 2025 Archery Trade Association (ATA) ...