Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 31, 2025 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.

Terrence Tysall set a record scuba diving to the Edmund Fitzgerald. Ric Mixter dove in a submersible, finding a missing body.

Coinbase to acquire Echo for $375 million to expand into on-chain capital formation, tokenized securities, and decentralized ...

These serene lakes are the best of the best, and many offer some of the most breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences ...

It was a calm and clear afternoon when the Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Superior, Wisconsin, on November 9, 1975. The enormous ship carried more than 26,000 tons of iron ore in the form of taconite ...

Discover the National Marine Sanctuary System — 18 underwater parks protecting coral reefs, shipwrecks, whales, and America’s ...

The oceans — vast, ancient, and seemingly eternal — are shifting faster than scientists once believed possible. Temperatures ...

The Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI) is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications.

Bats get a bad rap. They’re tied to Halloween decorations, vampire legends, and the occasional panicked reaction when one ...

After a year of build-up, the Ultimate Angler Championship is done and appears to have been a genuine success. Big payouts, anglers from all tours, and a forward-facing sonar ban set the stage for one ...

The Griz says you don’t need advanced, high-end electronics to put more fish in the boat. Here are his tips for catching walleyes.