Illinois Department Natural Resources
Recent News About Illinois Department Natural Resources
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Illinois Conservation Foundation launches 2024 ornament featuring Giant City State Park
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has introduced its 2024 state park series ornament, featuring the Devil's Standtable formation at Giant City State Park.
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Illinois Product Holiday Market returns in early December
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market in Downtown Springfield.
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Illinois warns hunters about tech use: drones, AI errors, e-bike restrictions
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is advising hunters to adhere to regulations concerning the use of technology in hunting activities.
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Illinois mandates deer checks for chronic wasting disease monitoring
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to firearm deer hunters about the mandatory check stations in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.
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IDNR emphasizes safety as deer hunting season begins
As the firearm deer season approaches in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is emphasizing the importance of safety for hunters using tree stands.
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Illinois awards over $1 million for Lake Michigan shoreline projects
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program has announced the allocation of $1,075,395 in grants to various organizations across Illinois.
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Illinois students receive grants for field trips to state historic sites
More than 350 students from fourth to eighth grade in Illinois will have the opportunity to visit state historic sites during this school year, thanks to grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
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Youth waterfowl hunt set for Nov. 16 at Mermet Lake
The youth waterfowl hunt at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois is scheduled for November 16.
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Illinois offers mentored deer hunts at Fox Ridge State Park
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to conduct mentored archery deer hunting sessions for adults and youth at Fox Ridge State Park in Charleston.
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Mentored deer hunting event announced by IDNR at Kickapoo State Recreation Area
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to organize mentored archery deer hunting for both adults and youth at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County.
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Illinois sees rise in wild turkey harvest during fall firearm season
Turkey hunters in Illinois harvested 292 wild turkeys during the 2024 fall firearm season, which took place from October 19 to October 27.
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Illinois State Museum opens 'Here, There' exhibit featuring diverse artworks
The Illinois State Museum is set to unveil its latest exhibition, "Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection," at the Lockport Gallery on November 7.
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Illinois State Museum in Springfield reopens after temporary closure
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is set to reopen its main location to the public on Monday, November 4.
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Illinois State Museum hosts family day celebrating Dia de los Muertos
The Illinois State Museum is set to host a Day of the Dead Family Day on Saturday, November 2, at the Illinois Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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Illinois youth hunters harvest over 4,000 deer in recent hunting season
Youth hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 4,057 deer during the youth deer hunting season held from October 12 to 14.
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ATA Grand American sees significant turnout at World Shooting Complex
More than 3,000 target shooters from all U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, and five other countries participated in the 125th American Trapshooting Association's Grand American competition at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC)...
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IDNR informs hunters about free chronic wasting disease testing locations
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding deer hunters about the locations where they can have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) at no cost. CWD is a fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of deer and elk, first detected in Boone County in 2002. Since then, 173,486 wild deer have been sampled across Illinois, with 2,188 testing positive for CWD. The disease remains confined to a 21-county area in northern Illinois.
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Illinois invites contractors to pre-bid meeting for well-plugging projects
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is calling on contractors to participate in a pre-bid meeting for well-plugging and site restoration projects. These initiatives are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and managed by the U.S. Department of Interior's Federal Orphan Wells Program.
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IDNR outlines key dates for upcoming archery deer hunting season
Illinois' archery deer season has commenced, and the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters of important dates, regulations, and safety practices. The statewide archery deer season began on October 1. In counties with a firearm deer season and west of Illinois 47 in Kane County, archery hunting will be available during three periods: October 1 through November 21, November 25 through December 4, and December 9 through January 19.
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Sangchris Lake State Park offers trapping permits through public drawing
A public drawing for trapping permits at Sangchris Lake State Park is scheduled for October 19. The event will occur at the park office in Rochester, with registration starting at 10 a.m. and the drawing commencing at 10:30 a.m.