Capitol Outdoors - Illinois' Hunting and Fishing Resource

NRAB Board Meeting Today political parties differ on nearly every issue, but there is one thing that is more American than anything. ...

That's a wrap for the 2018 - 2019 deer season.  Below you'll see the preliminary harvest numbers and information provided by the ID...

State Representative Jerry Costello II with a nice buck Firearm deer season has come to an end.  Muzzleloader only is this coming w...

Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to hunting and fishing gear! We are always keeping an eye out for those special pr...

Emiquon Nature Preserve - Photo by: Capitol Outdoors This is a great opportunity for you to hunt Emiquon Nature Preserve.  We have take...

Conservation Day at the 2018 State Fair was buzzing with activity.  Governor Rauner signed two pieces of legislation, volunteers received ...

Governor Signs HB 4231 and HB 5317 into law.  Springfield, IL -  Today, Governor Rauner signed two hunting related bills into law.  Al...

Waterfowl organizations along with the President of the Illinois Federation Outdoor Resources (IFOR) and other members met at the Migratory...

Here is a list of events, permits deadlines and more from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois DNR Newsbits – August 2...

This past weekend thousands of waterfowl hunters and enthusiasts attended waterfowl blind drawings across Illinois and how many of them rece...

Anticipation is jumping out of the water for high school anglers this week, especially those that have made it to State.  Having to sit in c...

Both the House and Senate were busy in their respective chambers this week.  Below you will see the action taken on the outdoor related ...

Senate Sponsors Sen. Neil Anderson Filed: SB 709  on 1/30/17 Amendment filed 4/5/18:  Replaced the introduced bill.  Amends the Herpi...

With the primary election in their rear view mirror and the general election around the bend, Illinois legislators are back in Session this ...

The second year of the 100th GA has begun with legislators filing new bills left and right.  Below you will see a list of all the new pieces...

House Sponsors Rep. Charles Meier Filed: HB 5440  on 2/15/2018 Synopsis As Introduced: Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that the...

House Sponsors Rep.  Jerry Costello, II Filed: HB 5317   on 2/15/2018 Final Action: Passed Both Chambers House:  111-000-000 Senate...

House Sponsors Rep. Jerry Costello, II Filed:  HB 5293   on 2/15/2018 House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that a permit for incident...

House Sponsors Rep. Monica Bristow Filed:  HB 5278   on 2/15/2018 Synopsis As Introduced: Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Pro...

House Sponsors Rep. Jerry Costello, II Filed: HB 5693   on 2/16/2018 HB 5693 Passed Both Houses and now moves onto the Governor AME...