Illinois youth break turkey season record with just over 2,000 birds shot and collected across 2024
Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,006 birds during the 2024 youth turkey season, breaking the previous harvest record of 1,733 set in 2020. The dates for this year’s season were March 30-31 and
IDNR issues warning for turkey and mushroom hunters, eclipse watchers as astronomical happening converges with other outdoor events
Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials are urging everyone to be alert when venturing into state parks to catch the eclipse next week. The eclipse will take place on April 8 – the same day as the
Illinois deer hunting season ends with enthusiasts collecting a large bounty
Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,232 deer during the seven-day Illinois firearm deer season that concluded on Dec. 3. In 2022, 76,854 deer were harvested during the 2022 firearm season. The preliminary harvest for
IDNR announces information for recently opened Illinois waterfowl hunting season
Waterfowl hunting season is here, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that a number of Illinois state parks and wildlife areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting this season. Hunters under age 18
IDOT urges driver safety during the months of October and November as deer become more active near roads and highways
October and November are months when Illinois motorists are most likely to encounter deer crossing the highway. The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds everyone to avoid the urge to swerve during such an encounter. Dawn and dusk
[AUDIO] Kevin Cline of Blue Coat Arms comes on Lay of the Land to talk hunting season, “Show us your Rack” competition, and more
For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Kevin “Hooty” Cline about what’s going on this newly commenced hunting season, how you can win something nice through Blue Coat Arms Company this year, and even more
Deer hunting season has commenced in Illinois and runs through the middle of January 2024
Deer season is upon us. Archery season began Sunday and runs through Jan. 14, while firearms may be used on two weekends, Nov. 17-19 and Nov. 30-Dec. 3, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Other
Insurance companies warn drivers of active deer as autumn and deer hunting season approach
Autumn means deer are at their most active, and the fall season is the most likely for collisions between cars and the large animals. State Farm Insurance warns motorists that more than 55,000 Illinois drivers collide with
IDNR reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates for upcoming 2023-24 seasons
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding waterfowl hunters about key dates and other information concerning the state’s 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. In the third year of a five-year waterfowl season plan that was developed in 2020,
Illinois DNR announces public squirrel hunting opportunities for coming month of August
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced public squirrel hunting opportunities are available from Aug. 1 through Sept. 15 at more than 30 private land hunting sites enrolled in the Illinois Recreational Access Program. The department