New law means changes in Illinois bobcat hunting, trapping
Illinois DNR
September 25, 2017
Hunters and trappers may apply for 2017-18 bobcat permits through Sept. 30.
Illinois DNR
It’s official: Crossbows legal during archery hunting seasons
Illinois DNR
September 13, 2017
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.
Illinois gearing up for fall trout seasons
Illinois DNR
September 8, 2017
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 youth firearms deer hunt
Illinois DNR
September 7, 2017
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.
DNR calls public meetings on CWD
Ralph Loos
September 5, 2017
Illinois counties with chronic wasting disease now stands at 17.
Taking CWD concerns to the people
Illinois DNR
August 31, 2017
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
Illinois DNR sets waterfowl dates, bag limits
Illinois DNR
August 8, 2017
This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 21.
Illinois gearing up for controlled pheasant hunts
Illinois DNR
July 26, 2017
Online application period for IDNR-managed sites begins Aug. 7.
Silver carp found 9 miles from Lake Michigan
Staff and News Reports
June 23, 2017
In eight consecutive years of intensive monitoring and fish sampling in the Chicago Area Waterway System, this is the second time a bighead or silver carp has been found above the electric dispersal barriers.
