Illinois spring wildlife events and youth turkey permits outlined
Calendar lists diverse wildlife activity from wood ducks nesting to muskie and walleye spawning. Dates highlight Youth spring turkey permits over the counter and events at Pere Marquette, Crab Orchard, and World Shooting complexes. March 31 marks license expiration and closing seasons. contact numbers provided for details.
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Illinois
Turkey County
Pere Marquette State Park
Barn Owl F.U.N
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Kaskaskia
Big Muddy
Wolf Lake
Cache River Wetlands Center
North Zone
World
Sparta
World Shooting
Naturalist Quote on Nature as a Broadcasting Station
The naturalist reflects that nature is an endless broadcasting station where God speaks to us each hour if we will only tune in. The remark frames nature as a divine channel inviting attentive listening.
Common mink found across southern Illinois study says
Wildlife biologists from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and SIU report mink are widespread in the southern third of Illinois, though not highly abundant. They prefer riparian wetlands near streams and ponds, feed on crayfish and small mammals, and are mostly nocturnal and secretive with territories.
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United States
Illinois
Don Woolard
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SIU
Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab
Woolard
Angela Jackson
Southern
Jackson
Mount Vernon
Littering blamed. call lawmakers to act on recycling
Outdoors writer Les Winkeler urges Illinois residents to back strict penalties and enforcement while promoting recycling programs. He cites no-city recycling in Harrisburg, roadside litter in Carbondale, and calls for deposits on bottles and bans on bags, urging readers to contact legislators across parties.
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New England
Harrisburg
Les Winkeler
The
Southern Illinoisan
Les.winkeler
Thesouthern
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George Washington Carver
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Les.winke
Carbondale
John Jones
Dave Luechtefeld
Gary Forby
Mike Best
John Bradley
John Cavaletto
Jerry Costello II
Brandon Phelps
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