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Non-toxic shot requirements in effect at additional Illinois hunting sites for 2018-19 dove, controlled pheasant, and upland hunting seasons

September 4 2018 at 10:20 AM

SPRINGFIELD – As they head to the field this fall, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources...

A squirrel hunting lesson from Larry 'Fat Man' Fitch

September 4 2018 at 9:21 AM

Things do not change much in southern Illinois. In fact, most of the following still holds true i...

Bourne bill combining youth hunting and trapping licenses becomes law

August 13 2018 at 12:47 PM

LITCHFIELD - House Bill 4783, which merges two youth Department of Natural Resources issued licenses,...

IDNR IRAP Program Accepting Applications for archery deer hunting on private property

August 3 2018 at 10:06 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced that applications ar...

IDNR releases August newsbits

August 2 2018 at 8:32 AM

Firearm Deer Permits: Permit applications will be accepted until Aug. 17 for the third lottery drawing...

IDNR proposing changes in rules regarding construction of waterfowl blinds at public sites

August 1 2018 at 10:02 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has amended changes in regulations...

IDNR accepting applications for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) and Land and Water Conservation Fund grant programs

July 31 2018 at 4:59 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will be accepting applications...

The Lake Ozark angling option

July 30 2018 at 2:17 PM

Known to many as one of the top largemouth bass lakes in the Midwest, Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks...

Illinois controlled pheasant hunting reservation information now available online

July 30 2018 at 1:07 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department...

This time Kentucky yields plenty of stripers

July 16 2018 at 9:32 PM

If I had a favorite place to go fishing, I suspect it would be someplace like the Kentucky Lake...

Even with intense heat, dedicated anglers enjoying fishing success at Illinois lakes

July 6 2018 at 5:32 AM

Anglers planning holiday fishing trips to any of Illinois' three big Corps of Engineer reservoirs...

Follow-up samples from the Illinois River show no microcystins

July 2 2018 at 4:51 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Follow-up samples collected in the Illinois River last week showed no evidence...

Corps Lakes offering hot fishing action

June 25 2018 at 5:22 AM

Anglers planning fishing trips to any of Illinois' three big Corps of Engineer reservoirs are likely...

New poster series on Illinois mining available from IDNR

June 22 2018 at 10:16 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now offering a wider selection...

IDNR seeking applicants for Illinois Conservation Police positions

June 22 2018 at 10:14 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the...

IDNR Newbits

June 7 2018 at 10:45 AM

SPRINGFIELD - Firearm Deer Permit Applications: Resident and non-resident deer hunters can apply for...

Fishing Fair returns to Marquette State Park

June 2 2018 at 2:09 PM

Fishing enthusiasts and aspiring anglers will have an opportunity to celebrate their favorite sport...

Hunters in Illinois harvested 13,500 turkeys during 2018 Spring Turkey Season

May 22 2018 at 11:43 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 13,500 wild turkey...

Wear life jackets and stay sober while boating in Illinois

May 22 2018 at 10:59 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Conservation Police officers are reminding boaters to wear life jackets,...

Updated Illinois sport fish consumption advisory

May 22 2018 at 10:31 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption...

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