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Kaskaskia River Rough Fish Roundup Tournament to be held July 17

April 30 2021 at 10:17 AM

BALDWIN, Ill. – Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area will host the 2021 Rough Fish...

Interested In A Career In Law Enforcement? IDNR Wants You

April 29 2021 at 4:51 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants...

Local Turkey Hunt Proving Challenging

March 23 2021 at 9:55 AM

To say that every year offers a new and unexpected challenge to local turkey hunters would definitely...

Spring Trout Season Opens Soon

March 16 2021 at 11:41 AM

Though many of the lakes and ponds in the fall catchable trout season continue to produce catches...

Hot Times Ahead for Bass Anglers

February 22 2021 at 10:19 AM

With normal weather conditions, we’ll soon see the beginning of the spring fishing season....

Greene Totals 2,206 Deer In Hunting Seasons, Calhoun 1,847, in Illinois Harvest, Total of 162,575 Deer Taken Statewide

February 8 2021 at 10:01 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 162,575 deer during all...

Nearly Time For Downstate Sauger

February 7 2021 at 3:27 PM

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

Late-Season Hunting Opportunities Explained

January 26 2021 at 11:27 AM

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

Nearly Time For Downstate Sauger

January 18 2021 at 1:16 PM

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

Events Held At Pere Marquette State Park March 20, Apply for Youth Wingshooting Clinics and Pheasant Hunts

January 11 2021 at 2:27 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the Youth Wingshooting...

Prospects Hot for Big Lake Cats

January 5 2021 at 2:50 PM

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

Late Season Hunts - Only for the Dedicated

December 27 2020 at 1:22 PM

Late-season hunting here in downstate Illinois typically separates the men from the boys. This season...

Try Public Land Hunting for Success

December 9 2020 at 2:08 PM

For many sportsmen, gaining permission to hunt on private lands is difficult. These hunters are typically...

Illinois Firearm Deer Season 2020 Preliminary Harvest Totals 76,579, Jersey, Greene, Stats Are Up This Year

December 9 2020 at 1:20 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced a preliminary...

Hunting Seasons Underway

November 22 2020 at 7:30 AM

The firearm deer seasons are underway and, with the arrival of colder weather, many hunters prefer...

Hunters in Illinois Encouraged to Think Safety First

November 6 2020 at 2:26 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois should think safety before, during and after their time in...

IDNR Announces Health and Safety Procedures for Firearm Deer Check Stations in CWD Counties

November 5 2020 at 5:21 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced changes...

Trout Action Continues at Many Lakes

November 2 2020 at 10:27 AM

Parking spots were expected to be at a premium Beaver State Park near Plainview during the Oct. 1...

Statewide Cookout Adds Carp to Menus

October 19 2020 at 10:05 AM

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today, together with Midwest...

Fall Firearm Turkey Hunt Begins Oct. 22

October 17 2020 at 7:02 AM

Luring a spring gobbler into shotgun range is, without a doubt, among the most challenging sports...

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