Snowmobilers Should Focus on Safety When Hitting the Trails This Winter
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding.
“Snowmobile operators should carefully...
Illinois and Michigan Sign Agreement to Advance Invasive Carp Prevention Project at Brandon Road...
Project Made Possible by Funding from Both States as Well as the Federal Government
The governors of Illinois and Michigan today agreed to work jointly to protect the...
IDNR Conservation Police Warn Hunters to Avoid Baiting Violations in Fields Damaged by Fire
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police are alerting waterfowl hunters to avoid state and federal baiting violations by not hunting from fields damaged by recent...
IDNR Announces Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Program Changes for 2020-21 Season
IDNR Announces Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Program Changes for 2020-21 Season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced changes to controlled pheasant hunting for the 2020-21...
Illinois Firearm Deer Season 2020 Preliminary Harvest Totals 76,579
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced a preliminary total of 76,579 deer were taken by hunters during the seven-day 2020 Illinois Firearm Deer Season...
IDNR, ICF Announce 2021 Grant Opportunities Schedule
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced anticipated application deadlines for competitive grant programs for the 2021 calendar year....
IDNR Announces Health and Safety Protocols and Procedures Implemented for Waterfowl Hunting Sites
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced updated health and safety protocols and procedures that have been developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for...
Statewide Cookout Adds Asian Carp to Menus
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today, together with Midwest Fish Co-op and Sorce Freshwater Company, introduced Illinoisans to a locally-sourced, plentiful and healthful seafood option...
Oh, deer: Mating season ups crash risk
As the leaves begin to change and cooler temperatures prevail, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding you to watch out...
IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites Open for 2020 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites Open for 2020 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
A number of Illinois state parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas and recreation areas...