In essence, the bill would allow the use of a single-shot centerfire rifle to harvest deer in Illinois.
Hunters still waiting to see when and if Pritzker signs ‘Rifle Deer Bill’ Read More »
The measure passed both Houses and is expected to be delivered to the governor’s desk someday in the near future.
Rifle deer season moves one step closer to reality Read More »
Ray Eye, a well-known figure in the outdoor world – particularly for his hunting skills and willingness to share advice about turkey hunting – has admittedly slowed down a bit in recent years.
Still, many refer to Eye as “The Turkey Legend.”
A quick chat with turkey legend Ray Eye Read More »
After a few years off, the event returns to the Peoria Civic Center April 1-3.
The Illinois Deer Classic is back – and we are grateful Read More »
A total of 147,004 deer were taken, down significantly from the 162,752 harvested in 2020-2021.
Overall deer harvest drops significantly in Illinois Read More »
The 2021 spring turkey season provided Illinois hunters with a glimpse of what hunters in other midwestern states have noticed in recent years — an obvious swing in the availability of birds.
Can the 2022 spring turkey season prove 2021 was a fluke? Read More »
Hunters in neighboring states had quick access to their final harvest.
Tick, tock: Yup, still waiting for state’s deer harvest numbers Read More »
On Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office instructed DNR to close state parks and other sites.
State closes all sites due to coronavirus outbreak Read More »
An interesting tidbit for the state’s sportsmen is the proposed budget’s forecast for participation in fishing, trapping and hunting. The new budget proposal projects the state will have 710,000 fishermen in FY 2021 – the same number in FY 2020 but a drastic increase over the 579,497 anglers projected back in the FY 2017 budget.
DNR budget for FY 2021 mostly flat, includes $27.5 million for Asian carp fight Read More »
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