IDNR to Offer Customized Virtual Tours of Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced a new initiative to offer virtual tours of the Dana-Thomas House State Historic …
Spring Wingshooting Clinic at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sponsoring wingshooting clinic sessions for hunters on Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11 at Jim …
IDNR License, Permit, Campground Reservation, and Registration Systems to be Offline Feb. 23-28 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that point-of-sale license and permit systems and online license, permit …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced Fulton County conservation advocate Ron Fargen has been selected as the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) Landowner of the Year for 2020. Nominated for his …
Deer Hunting Seasons Conclude with Hunters in Illinois Taking Preliminary Total of 162,575 Deer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 162,575 deer during all 2020-21 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 17, …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of $958,096 in grants for seven wildlife habitat projects through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program. The program provides for …
Save the Date: Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair Scheduled for Oct. 2 at Pere Marquette State Park GRAFTON, Ill. – The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, traditionally held in June each year at Pere Marquette State Park, will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. The …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced all state historic sites and visitor’s centers will reopen effective Jan. 26. “Following the recent announcement from the Illinois Department of Public Health that all …
CONTACTS: Jamila Wicks 404-316-6216 Illinois State Museum Reopens January 26 Springfield and Lewistown facilities to reopen while Lockport Gallery remains closed SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As a result of updated COVID-19 mitigations, the Illinois State Museum …
All historic sites, except those in Regions 4 and 7 of the Restore Illinois plan, to open Jan. 26 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced select state historic sites will reopen to the public effective …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking public input on outdoor recreation activities and the work of Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) through an online survey available on the IDNR website. “We want …
Youth Habitat Enhancement Projects Receive Funding Through Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced that 43 Illinois …
National Recognition for 12 Illinois Sites Added to National Register of Historic Places in 2020 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 12 Illinois sites were added to the National Register of Historic …
Events to be held March 6 at Pere Marquette State Park and March 20 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Young hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for the Youth Wingshooting Clinics and Pheasant Hunts scheduled …
Illinois and Michigan Sign Agreement to Advance Invasive Carp Prevention Project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project Made Possible by Funding from Both States as Well as the Federal Government CHICAGO - The governors of Illinois and Michigan today agreed …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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 review their safety checklist …
Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service Sign an Agreement for Shared Stewardship January 5, 2021 – Today, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service signed an Agreement for Shared Stewardship, …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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. Grant program goals vary by …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following successful education and enforcement actions during the three-day 2020 Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) have been named top mid-sized agency in the …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 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 that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 6. A final total of 75, …
