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SIC’s new Shooting Coach and Outdoor Wildlife Management Instructor Talks to Kiwanis Thursday

Friday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Jordan Hammersley has made his living outdoors. And he’s anxious to spread his love of nature and wildlife to the youth of southern Illinois. Hammersley is the new skeet shooting coach and Outdoor Wildlife Management program instructor for Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg. He was also... Read More.

SIC Board Approves New Outfitters and Wildlife Management Program

Thursday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met last week to approvemultiple courses and a new program that will have national appeal -- Outfitters and Wildlife Management (OWL). This program is a reinvention of SIC’s Game Management Program... Read More.

Spring Breeding Season Reminder: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone.During the breeding season, well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and... Read More.

Wildlife Winter Homes at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building... Read More.

USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The announcement includes new CRP practices to protect water quality and adds an additional 1.1 million... Read More.

Wildlife, Habitat, Fishing and Smokey Bear Highlight Family Fun at Conservation World during Illinois State Fair

Thursday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Free activities for children and families will give Illinois State Fair visitors a chance to sample the great outdoors in Illinois at Conservation World at this year’s state fair on Aug. 12-21 in Springfield. Conservation World is a 30-acre park with grass, shade trees, and... Read More.

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