In our part of the world, of the 1,000 or more types of mushrooms in Illinois, morels are probably the most popular and sought-after, however many folks also seek out other species.
In fishing, the Internet and social media has become a way of life, but balancing it with family and real things in life is imperative.
Not all the invasive species are as ugly as are armadillos. However, they may both have some redeeming qualities as they consume some of the trash found in nature that some other species find incompatible.
The IDNR has a difficult job and one outdoors folks want to help with. I hope we see more conversations, cooperation and involvement from all groups.
All of this abundant rain has led to an even greater-than-normal infestation of crawdads. I have crawdad chimneys everywhere.
Fishing is magical — it makes the old young and puts smiles on those who participate each time out whether it’s the best day or a bad one.
Check out Coyote Creek Tack and Stables near Sigel. Their clinics feature horsemanship and trail obstacle training.
The whole fishing industry is a result of trying something new or taking the tried-and-true and figuring out ways of making it do different things.
The unfortunate fact is that even when you know where fish are, that doesn’t mean that you can catch them. Sometimes they just aren’t interested in eating and more lethargic in cold water.
With live streaming of a new trail called the Big5 MLF Bass Pro Tour, the format is sinking in a bit. After watching the Redcrest, the excitement it brings is obvious.
I know one gentleman I used to fish with always got eaten up by mosquitoes while I only was mildly affected. Whatever you select, get prepared and enjoy the pleasures of our great outdoors.
With costs increasing it takes more money to be involved in fishing, but to date we have not seen it slow young anglers much. The youth movement is alive and well in fishing.
I know one gentleman I used to fish with always got eaten up by mosquitoes while I only was mildly affected. Whatever you select, get prepared and enjoy the pleasures of our great outdoors.
The Shelbyville girls track team won the Class 1A Sullivan Sectional title on Thursday with 116 points
The ability of college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness has begun to trickle down to high schools.
Johnuel "Boogie" Fland is among the brightest stars in the firmament of high school basketball. He now has business deal to prove it. The New York City teen is cashing in on his name, image and likeness through marketing contracts often referred to as NIL deals. The contracts have begun to t…
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Coach Bruce Pearl and Auburn lost two stars to the NBA from what he considered college basketball's best frontcourt.
Alex Pihlstrom entered Champaign as a walk on tight end. Now he is the team's starting center after spring practice.
RJ Melendez showed flashes of skill and athleticism as a freshman. Now he'll have to put those together as a likely starter for the 2022-23 Illini.
The ability of college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness has begun to trickle down to high schools.
Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas tells The Associated Press he and several former teammates are coming together in Buffalo this week to help support families of the shooting victims. Among those players expected to make the trip are Hall of Famers defensive end Bruce Smith and receiver Andre Reed, along with Thomas and Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, who like Thomas lives in the area. Thomas and his wife, Patti, said their family foundation has raised more than $100,000 to help the city and its residents in the aftermath of the shooting that killed 10 people.
The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker and cornerback Kenneth George. The Titans also placed safety Jamal Carter on injured reserve Monday. Walker has played 49 games in five seasons with Denver and Houston. He has 12 1/2 sacks after being a second-round pick at No. 51 overall out of Florida State by Denver in 2017. Walker spent last season with Houston. George went undrafted after playing 33 games in four seasons at the University of Tennessee.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski to a one-year contract. Kwiatkoski has played in 77 career games with 34 starts in six seasons with the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders. He appeared in eight games for the Raiders in 2021, totaling 21 tackles with one tackle for loss and one forced fumble. The Falcons also added wide receiver Geronimo Allison to the roster. He had 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and six touchdowns in 49 games, including 14 starts, over five seasons with the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Demitrius Washington as vice president of football operations. This is a new position under new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah designed to take the front office deeper into data-based decision-making. Washington was the manager of football research and development for the past two years with the San Francisco 49ers. He focused on process improvement and statistical analysis. Washington was an analyst in the department for five years prior to that when he worked closely with Adofo-Mensah.