World Shooting Complex could be victim of budget fight
Among the threatened cuts announced today by Gov. Bruce Rauner is the suspension of operations at the World Shooting Recreational Complex near Sparta.
DNR appears posed to make deer hunting season changes
Deer hunters could be in for some changes this fall, if an announcement made today by DNR is any indication.
Spring turkey season closes with a sizeable increase in harvest
Turkey hunters up and down the state wrapped up what is being considered a successful spring season, killing 14,999 birds.
Turkey hunters posed to eclipse last year's harvest total
Heading into the final stretch of the spring turkey season, it appears hunters will easily surpass last year’s statewide harvest totals.
Bobcat bill passes House with fiscal and budget notes attached
The House version of the “Bobcat Bill” passed today by a vote of 62-43. House Bill 0352, which would allow DNR to offer a bobcat season from Nov. 1 to Feb. 15
Illinois waterfowl hunters invited to opine on potential season changes
Hunters interested in learning more about this coming fall’s duck and goose seasons now have an opportunity to ask questions to DNR staff in a face-to-face setting.
Youth turkey hunters kick off season by boosting their harvest
The state’s Youth Turkey Hunt set a positive tone for the regular spring season, as the young hunters improved their harvest compared to the 2014 season.
Fishing tournaments in Illinois will see permit changes
“DNR anticipates new fishing tournament permit application rules will go into effect in April,”
