Remaining Firearm Deer Permits: Illinois firearm and muzzleloader deer permits are still available
over-the-counter (OTC) from DNR Direct license and permit vendors – through
Dec. 2 for firearm and through Dec. 9 for muzzleloader-only deer hunting (or
until quotas are exhausted). Find a
vendor near you at this link: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/LPR/Pages/LicensePermitVendors.aspx
Find counties with permits available at this link:
Resident Archery Deer and Fall Turkey
Permits: Resident combination archery deer permits,
resident antlerless-only archery deer permits, and resident archery fall turkey
hunting permits are available over-the-counter from DNR Direct license and
permit vendors. Find a vendor near you
at this link: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/LPR/Pages/LicensePermitVendors.aspx
Non-Resident Deer and Turkey Permits:
The remaining non-resident 2012-13 Illinois combination archery deer
permits, as well as non-resident antlerless-only archery deer permits and
non-resident archery fall turkey permits are available over-the-counter (OTC)
from DNR Direct license and permit vendors.
Find a vendor near you at this link:
Late Winter
and CWD Deer Special Hunt Area Applications: Hunters may apply online through Nov. 26 for site-specific
permits for designated IDNR Special Hunt Areas for the Late Winter and CWD Deer
Hunts. The online application system will be available through the IDNR
website at www.dnr.illinois.gov.
Late-Winter and CWD Deer County Permits:
2012-2013 Late-Winter Firearm Antlerless-only Deer county permits will
be available over the counter (OTC) through DNR Direct license and permit
vendors beginning on Tues., Dec. 11, 2012.
County permits for the CWD Deer Season will also be available OTC
beginning on Dec. 11, 2012. Late-Winter
and CWD Deer season dates are Dec. 27-30, 2012 and Jan. 18-20, 2013.
CWD
Sampling During the Firearm Deer Season in Northern Illinois Counties with
Mandatory Check Stations: Firearm deer
hunters in the 10 counties listed below are required to register all deer
harvested during firearm season (Nov . 16 – 18; and Nov 29 – Dec. 2) at the
check stations shown between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Biologists will be present to take CWD samples
for testing at the time of registration. Testing is voluntary, but all hunters with adult
deer are encouraged to participate.
Statewide Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, and
Late-Winter/CWD Seasons CWD Sampling:
Deer hunters statewide are encouraged to allow samples to be taken for chronic
wasting disease (CWD) testing from adult
deer they harvest.
Spring Turkey
Applications: Resident hunters may
now apply for the first lottery for 2013 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season
permits online. Go to the IDNR website for more information at this link:
The application deadline
for the first lottery for 2013 resident spring turkey permits is Dec.
1, 2012. Non-residents may apply for 2013 Illinois
Spring Wild Turkey permits beginning Dec. 4, 2012.
Spring Youth Turkey: Spring Youth Turkey Special Hunt Area online permit applications will
be accepted online from Jan. 15, 2013-Feb. 18, 2013. For more information on 2013 spring turkey
hunting:
Spring Youth
Turkey Season County Permits will be available over-the-counter from IDNR
license/permit vendors beginning on March 5, 2013.
Apply Now for
Outdoors Access for Youth Turkey Hunting: The Illinois Recreational Access Program
(IRAP) is now taking applications from young hunters for 2013 spring turkey
hunting. Youth hunters will be assigned
a hunt site in one of the 23 counties in which private property has been leased
by IDNR. Most assigned hunting areas are
at least 40 acres in size and all have been evaluated for turkey activity and
the high possibility of a good hunting experience for the youth. Eligible youth hunters must be under the age
of 16 at the time of the hunt and must have completed a hunter safety education
course. Applicants can apply for two of
the three turkey seasons for which IRAP has leased sites for the spring of 2013
– Youth Season, 3rd Season and 4th Season. For more
information, go to www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/irap.
Youth are encouraged not to miss
out and apply early.
Upland Prospects: For
information on prospects for the 2012-13 pheasant, quail and rabbit seasons in
Illinois, check the IDNR web site for the annual hunting prospects reports
prepared by the IDNR Division of Wildlife Resources. The links to the reports are available
through the IDNR web site at: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/uplandgame/Pages/PheasantQuailAndRabbitAnnualStatusReports.aspx
ICF Quail Hunt:
The Illinois Conservation Foundation’s annual Kim Presbrey Memorial
Quail Hunt is scheduled for the Rend Lake Resort on Nov. 11-13. For more information, phone the ICF at
217-785-2003 or register online at www.ilcf.org/events.
Online Free Site Hunting Permits:
Hunters are reminded that Free Site Hunting Permits (windshield cards)
to hunt upland, forest game and waterfowl at IDNR sites are available online
from the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Click on ‘Hunting/Trapping’ and then ‘Public
Hunting Areas’ to print these permits. Hunters are encouraged to view the
link to hunter fact sheets also available at the site. For information or
assistance, hunters should contact the site where they intend to hunt.
Ramsey Lake Trapping Permit Drawing:
The Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area will be opened for trapping
beginning Nov. 10, 2012. Permits will be
allocated at a drawing to be held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012 at the park
office. Permit applicants must submit to
the site office prior to the drawing their name, address, phone number, date of
birth, and number of traps available for use.
The successful applicant must have a valid trapping license and habitat
stamp in addition to a site permit to trap at the site. For additional information, contact the Site
Superintendent at 618-423-2215 or the District Wildlife Biologist at
618-283-3070.
Youth Goose Hunt:
Interested youth can register now for the 13th annual Central Illinois
Youth Goose Hunt sponsored by the IDNR on Dec. 26-27 at private waterfowl
hunting clubs in Peoria, Fulton and Knox counties. Youth hunters must phone in
to 217-785-8060 to register for a drawing to participate in the hunt. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec.
7. The drawing will be conducted on Dec.
10 and youth hunters selected will be notified by mail.
First-time
applicants will be given a priority over previous participants in the
drawing. The hunt is open to youngsters
ages 10-15 at the time of the hunt. All
applicants must have successfully completed a hunter safety education course,
possess a valid Illinois hunting or sportsman's license, have a Harvest
Information Program (HIP) registration number, and have a 20-gauge or larger
shotgun. Youth hunt participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
who must possess a valid firearm owner's identification (FOID) card. To register for the hunt or for more
information, call 217-785-8060.
Target Hunger Now: Hunters are encouraged to donate whole deer
to the Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger program – part of the IDNR ‘Target
Hunger Now!’ initiative. Participating
meat processors turn the donated deer into ground venison for delivery to food
banks and charities in Illinois. For
more information on ‘Target Hunger Now!’ and the Illinois Sportsmen Against
Hunger program, check the IDNR website at
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/ISAH/Pages/default.aspx
or by email tracy.shafer@Illinois.gov
or write to Illinois Sportsmen Against Hunger, One Natural Resources Way,
Springfield, IL 62702-1271.
Collector’s Day:
Many of the finest pieces of the Illinois State Museum's collections
were donated by people with a passion for collecting. Attend the ISM
Collector’s Day on Sat., Nov. 17 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to meet local and regional
collectors who will display their unique objects, from typewriters and music
boxes, to antique pins and radio memorabilia. Meet the collectors and learn how
to start or improve your own collection. No buying, selling, or appraisals will
be allowed. Collector’s Day is free and open to the public. For more information, email
walthall@museum.state.il.us or phone 217-782-0061.
ESPB Meeting: The Illinois Endangered Species Protection
Board will meet on Fri., Nov. 9, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at the Midewin National
Tallgrass Prairie, 30239 South State Route 53, Wilmington, IL, 60481. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, phone 217/785-8687.
Trapping River Otter: 2012-2013 marks the first Illinois
trapping season for river otters since 1929. This success story was made
possible by restoration efforts in Illinois and other states in the lower
Midwest. Federal laws require each otter pelt to be tagged before it is sold,
which will be new to most Illinois trappers. A simple and convenient system has
been set up, and more information is available on the IDNR website at this
link:
Schoolyard Habitat Grants: The IDNR, Illinois Conservation Foundation, U.S. EPA and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program are partners in
offering funds to teachers and youth group leaders in Illinois for wildlife
habitat development or enhancement on school grounds or other public property.
Up to $1,000 per applicant is available. The application deadline is Nov. 30,
2012. Projects such as butterfly
gardens, prairie plots, schoolyard arboretums, and bluebird nesting trails have
been developed by grant recipients.
Visit
http://dnr.state.il.us/education/CLASSRM/grants.htm to access the instructions
and application form.
Sportsman’s
Raffle: Tickets remain
available for the 2012 Illinois Conservation Foundation Sportsman’s Raffle and
help expand youth conservation education and outdoor recreation programs in
Illinois. Sportsman’s Raffle tickets are
$100 each and prizes, including a grand prize of up to $100,000, will be
presented at a drawing in Sangamon County on December 6, 2012. Proceeds from the raffle will support
programs at the ICF Torstenson Family Youth Conservation Education Center in
Pecatonica, IL. The raffle is being conducted in accordance
with the Raffles Act. All business operations of the raffle take place
exclusively in Sangamon County. Raffle tickets are available online at www.ilcf.org and by mail at: Illinois Conservation Foundation, One Natural
Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271.
Teacher Workshops:
ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation
Education) educator workshops from the IDNR are scheduled for November, January
and February. Go to https://www.enticeworkshops.com for more details and to
register. Continuing Professional Development Units are available at all ENTICE
workshops.
Dickson Mounds Workshops for Teachers: Educators are invited to gather
together and schedule a workshop at Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown.
Workshops may be a half-day or full-day experience and include a
behind-the-scenes look at the museum, facility tours and hands-on activities,
including archaeological work, nature observation, hiking, canoeing, and
biological laboratory work. Workshops
may be tailored upon request. Phone
309-547-3721 or email cchristensen@museum.state.il.us to schedule a
workshop or for more information.
Super Saturdays:
The Illinois State Museum’s ‘Super Saturdays’ event for Sat., Nov. 10
focuses on the American Indian Harvest.
Children and families are invited to learn about the foods that Native
Americans in Illinois harvested hundreds of years ago and how they compare to
the foods we grow and eat today. The
‘Super Saturday’s free event is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with games, crafts, and
activities. Phone 217-782-6044 for more information. The Illinois State Museum is located in the
State Capitol Complex in Springfield.
Science Series:
The Illinois State Museum’s November program as part of the Paul Mickey
Science Series is
“Recent Archaeology at the Fort de Chartres Locale” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7
p.m. Late last autumn, Dr. Margaret Brown and
Robert Mazrim discovered and excavated the buried remains of a small portion of
the third Fort de Chartres, a wooden structure that was occupied from 1732 to
1751. This presentation will discuss how the site was found, as well as the
artifacts and initial interpretations of the Randolph County French colonial
site, one of the predecessors to the stone fort that was built in 1754. For
more information, phone 217-782-0061 or 217-785-0037. The free program will be held at the Museum’s
Research and Collections Center, 1011 East Ash, Springfield.
Marseilles SFWA Hunting Hours:
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area in La Salle County will be open
again this year Wednesdays through Sundays for programmed hunting
opportunities. The site will be closed
on Mondays and Tuesdays. Site hours will
be 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. During the
Firearm Deer Season, the check station will be opened at 4:30 a.m. Detailed specific information can be found on
the Marseilles SFWA web page on the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov. For more information, contact Illini State
Park at 815-795-2448.
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Keep up to date with events and information on outdoor recreation and
natural resources in Illinois through IDNR postings on Facebook and
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IDNR website homepage at www.dnr.illinois.gov
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