Dec 17, 2020
Stan McTaggart from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Scott Beckerman from Illinois Wildlife Services joins us for a Q&A on coyotes. Listen in to learn how to handle urban coyotes and more.
MoreDec 10, 2020
Dan Skinner from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources joins us for a Q&A on chronic wasting disease. Listen in to learn why the disease is problematic and what the public can do to help.
MoreDec 7, 2020
Curious about large carnivores? Join us for a Q&A with District Wildlife Biologist, Stefanie Fitzsimons, about the cougar, gray wolf, and black bear. You’ll discover if Illinois has suitable habitat for these carnivores and so much more.
MoreNov 2, 2020
The author shares his early morning observation of a mink. A member of the weasel family, the mink would rather do all its handy work under the cover of darkness. Read on to learn more about mink.
MoreNov 2, 2020
Walking my dog one (comparatively) warm night, I planned to get a little fresh air, shake off a case of cabin fever and get a little exercise. Along the way, the difference of the wandering trek of a dog and economy-of-motion of a coyote became evident.
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A message from Chief
Welcome to the November 1, 2020 edition of the online magazine OutdoorIllinois Journal, featuring timely, seasonally based stories about the Prairie State’s wildlife resources, with an expansion of content to include a broader range of subjects—including endangered and threatened species and Illinois’ unique, high-quality habitats and the people working to preserve, protect and manage these resources.
