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Suspected EHD cases in deer at low to moderate level in 2017

February 9 2018 at 9:35 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Suspected EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) cases were reported again in Illinois...

Illinois DNR Newsbits – February 2018

February 6 2018 at 10:46 AM

Spring Turkey Applications: Hunters can apply for the third lottery for 2018 Illinois Spring Wild...

Hot times ahead for bass anglers

February 4 2018 at 10:55 PM

Though this winter has been a bit cooler than normal, the return of normal weather conditions will...

Illinois' 2017-2018 deer seasons conclude with preliminary harvest of 147,535 deer

January 24 2018 at 2:54 PM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all...

Floodwaters may again bring Downstate Sauger action

January 23 2018 at 10:00 PM

Mention an Illinois sauger and walleye fishing trip and most Illinois anglers and they automatically...

Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti celebrates partnership with Louisiana to market Asian Carp as food

January 23 2018 at 12:05 PM

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti joined partners from Illinois and Louisiana at a...

Hot times ahead for crappie anglers

January 15 2018 at 10:00 PM

There appears to be a new trend among crappie anglers from our state. For years, Illinois crappie...

Controlled pheasant seasons extended at three IDNR sites

January 15 2018 at 3:08 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is extending controlled pheasant...

Illinois DNR newsbits – January 2018

January 11 2018 at 12:06 PM

Spring Turkey Applications: There is still time for hunters to apply for the second lottery for 201...

Prospects hot for Carlyle and Rend Lake catfish anglers

January 9 2018 at 11:41 AM

If predictions by Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s fisheries biologists prove to b...

An alternative to ice fishing

January 2 2018 at 10:00 PM

The early months of the year typically bring limited angling opportunities for local fishermen....

Late-season hunting opportunities are explained

December 24 2017 at 10:00 PM

You might say that late season hunting separates the men from the boys. Even for the most dedicated,...

IDNR Conservation Police issue more than 1,800 citations and warnings to violators during Illinois’ busiest hunting season

December 19 2017 at 10:47 AM

SPRINGFIELD – While firearm deer hunters in Illinois took more than 80,000 deer during the state’s...

Archery deer hunters not complaining

December 19 2017 at 1:00 AM

Though firearm hunters harvested slightly more deer during the regular firearm and muzzleloader seasons...

Winter is top time for fishing at Rend Lake

December 11 2017 at 8:00 AM

Fishing usually falls off sharply at most locations as winter shows its ugly and cold face. However,...

IDNR newsbits

December 7 2017 at 2:37 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Natural Resources news items for the month of December. Archery...

Winter fishing opportunities are plentiful

December 4 2017 at 10:00 PM

The arrival of winter weather doesn't necessarily mean it's time to retire the fishing gear. In fact...

Registration open for Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt

November 30 2017 at 11:52 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Youth interested in participating in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose...

Illinois Recreational Access Program taking applications for spring turkey hunting

November 30 2017 at 11:47 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) is encouraging youth and adult...

First weekend of firearm season in Illinois sees harvest of 51,365 deer

November 28 2017 at 2:37 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 51,365 deer during the first weeken...

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