The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on wild turkey management as the agency prepares an ...

For Lake County residents living near forest preserves or other natural spaces, chances are they’ve spotted a flock of wild turkeys wandering around. While they are as American as apple pie and ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 100 years of conservation and service to the people of Illinois throughout 2025. The department was established July 1, 1925, as the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Turkey hunters in the state of Illinois harvested 255 wild turkeys during the fall season from Oct. 18 to 26. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said 294 turkeys ...

With hunting season right around the corner, there are a number of key dates to keep in mind as hunters prepare to harvest their big game this fall. Beginning with the Dove and Early Canada Goose ...

Don’t get it twisted: The classic big-buck destinations are still great. Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois still produce giants every year. Texas deer hunters still kill more whitetails than anyone else. And ...

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 18,189 wild turkeys during the 2025 spring turkey season. This year’s total compares with the previous record total of ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Preliminary numbers show youth turkey hunters in Illinois broke a record this season. Youth turkey hunters harvested 2,091 birds during the 2025 season, this is up from ...