Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.
It’s official: Crossbows legal during archery hunting seasons Read More »
Two weeks prior to the fall trout opener, the fall catch-and-release fly-fishing season will open at nine sites on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Illinois gearing up for fall trout seasons Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2017 Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is Oct. 7-9 for hunters with a valid youth deer permit who have not reached their 18th birthday by the first day of the hunt. Youth deer permits are available over-the-counter at license vendors throughout the state. Hunters may purchase only one permit (either sex)
Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt Read More »
LENA, Ill. — The Illinois DNR has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about chronic wasting disease (CWD), its effect on future deer populations, and IDNR’s efforts to control the disease. IDNR staff will also be available to answer questions about this disease. Landowners, hunters, and concerned citizens are encouraged to attend.
Taking CWD concerns to the people Read More »
This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 21.
Illinois DNR sets waterfowl dates, bag limits Read More »
Online application period for IDNR-managed sites begins Aug. 7.
Illinois gearing up for controlled pheasant hunts Read More »
The 2017 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,484 in 2016.
Hunters in Illinois harvest more than 15,700 birds during 2017 spring turkey season Read More »
IDNR Fisheries personnel last fall stocked approximately 1,600 of the fish as part of the reintroduction program.
Newly published plan outlines Illinois DNR’s efforts to reintroduce alligator gar Read More »
Duck and goose hunters must register in person for waterfowl blind site drawings and must be present at the drawing – held at each location designated below immediately after the registration period – to claim their blind sites.
In Illinois, random drawings set for waterfowl hunting blind sites Read More »
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