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Illinois may not be the first state that comes to mind for trout fishing, but the Prairie State delivers two exciting trout seasons every year — and nearly 160,000 freshly stocked rainbow trout to chase.
Illinois offers some of the best bass fishing in the Midwest, yet many anglers hit the water without knowing the rules, the seasons, or even where the fish actually are.
Spring in Illinois brings warming temperatures, blooming trees, and a surge of pollen that can make life uncomfortable for dogs with seasonal allergies.
If you keep a rooster in Illinois — or you’re dealing with one next door — understanding the legal landscape around crowing can save you a lot of frustration.
Spotting a snake while gardening, hiking, or simply walking through your yard can catch you off guard — but knowing when and why snakes are active in Illinois puts you in a much better position.
Illinois offers some of the best turkey hunting in the Midwest, with a healthy wild turkey population spread across diverse habitat ranging from the Shawnee Hills in the south to the river bottoms of the northwest.
Finding a neighbor’s cat digging up your garden, using your flower beds as a litter box, or startling your own pets can be genuinely frustrating.
Every summer, hundreds of pets across Illinois suffer — and sometimes die — because they were left in a parked car on a warm day.
When a livestock disease spreads unchecked, the consequences reach far beyond a single farm.
Roosters are loud, territorial, and governed by a patchwork of local rules that vary dramatically depending on where you live in Illinois.
If you’ve ever stepped outside on a warm Illinois morning and come back inside covered in itchy welts — without ever seeing what hit you — you’re not imagining things.
Illinois offers some of the Midwest’s most productive dove hunting opportunities, with over 300,000 mourning doves harvested annually across the state.
Illinois beekeeping operates under a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to protect both honeybee populations and public safety.
Illinois might not be famous for giant spiders, but the Prairie State is home to over 630 identified spider species—and some of them are impressively large.
Illinois pheasant hunting offers unique opportunities through both wild bird hunting and the state’s controlled pheasant hunting program.
You’re driving down an Illinois highway when a deer suddenly jumps in front of your car.
Illinois offers excellent opportunities for waterfowl hunters as thousands of geese migrate through the state each fall.
Northern Illinois offers some of the best opportunities to observe magnificent white birds in their natural habitats.
When dusk settles over Illinois, you’re witnessing one of nature’s most efficient pest control operations.
While most Illinois residents have spotted rabbits hopping through backyards or along hiking trails, few realize the state supports two distinctly different species with dramatically contrasting lifestyles.
