Illinois Deer News
Hunters in Illinois Harvest 181,936 Deer During 2010-11 Seasons
Jan. 19, 2011SPRINGFIELD, IL ? Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 181,936 deer during all 2010-11 seasons. Deer hunting in the state closed on Jan. 16 as hunters wrapped up the archery season and the last segments of the late-winter and special Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) deer hunting seasons.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Deer hunters will take to the field in Illinois this fall with a number of new regulations in place intended to enhance deer hunting opportunities, make it easier to obtain and use deer hunting permits, and improve deer herd management in the state.
IDNR Announces Deer Hunting Dates, Regulations Changes for 2009-2010 - May. 04, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced deer hunting season dates and a series of regulations changes for the upcoming 2009-2010 seasons that were recommended by hunters, landowners, and other members of the state?s Joint Deer Population Task Force.
Motorists Beware of Deer as Fall Season Gets Underway - Oct. 10, 2008
Springfield, IL– The fall season is here and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) want to remind motorists that deer are more active during the fall, which increases the likelihood of vehicle crashes involving deer.
IDNR Offers Hunters a New Way to “Get Smart” - Oct. 03, 2008
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters that spending a few minutes online before heading into the field could be the difference between life and death. Safety education courses are the best way to refresh the minds of even the most seasoned hunters.
Deer Population Task Force Schedules Public Meetings - Aug. 27, 2008
