Outdoor News columnist Gretchen Steele joins Illinois’ Outdoor Hall of Famers
Ralph Loos
October 1, 2023
Illinois turkey hunters nearly break state’s record harvest this spring
Without fanfare and minus any clamor – much like the strategies vital to a successful turkey hunt – Illinois hunters nearly broke the state record harvest during the 2023 spring season.
DNR’s initial report put the harvest at 16,121, just a few clicks south of the record 16,569 turkeys taken in 2006. This spring’s harvest was a significant increase over the 13,701 birds killed during the 2022 spring season.
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