SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today solidified their commitment to …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced updates to the process for hunters who wish to enter the lottery for Spring Wild Turkey permits. The new application procedure, adopted earlier this year, will …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the launch of the new Hunt Illinois website – an online resource for Illinois residents and visitors to the state interested in hunting in the Land of Lincoln. The …
Illinois Wildland Fire Crew Assists in Western U.S. Fire Fight SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A multi-agency wildland fire crew from Illinois recently returned from Colorado where they helped battle the more than 139,000-acre Pine Gulch Fire, the largest in Colorado …
Changes to Public Duck and Goose Hunting Permits, Additional Waterfowl Hunting Site Changes, Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other …
OGLESBY, Ill. – Effective today, Starved Rock State Park will reopen a number of trails that have been closed due to extensive damage done during severe weather Aug. 10. Some additional Starved Rock trails will remain closed while cleanup work continues. …
Local Food Relief Effort Offers Opportunity to Feed the Hungry, Boost Small Businesses CHICAGO — Working to help local families in need while also offering food options to local businesses and food pantries, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources ( …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors today announced that Mike Conlin, Jim Smith, and Bob Wilkins have been selected for induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. The formal inductions of Conlin, Smith, …
LOCKPORT, Ill. – After a temporary closure due to COVID-19, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced it will reopen its Lockport Gallery facility in Lockport Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. All Illinois State Museum branches will then be …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) grant program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2020. The STEF …
Main Areas, Trails at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks Closed Due to Storm Damage SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following severe weather which included heavy rains and 80 to 100 mile per hour winds, main areas and trails at Starved Rock State Park will be …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced changes to dove hunting procedures at state sites due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The changes will provide greater protection to both the hunting public and …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the cancellation of World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) shooting and field trial events scheduled for September and October due to the ongoing coronavirus …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the lock facility at Stratton Lock and Dam on the Fox River in McHenry County will close Sept. 14 for the remainder of the navigation season due to ongoing construction …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today introduced a new app tailored to Illinois’ outdoorsmen and women. The app, called Outdoor Illinois, is free and available for both iPhone and Android systems on the App Store and Google …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the 2020 Fort Massac Encampment, slated for Oct. 17-18 at Fort Massac State Park, will be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The Fort Massac Encampment …
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information for 2020-21 Season Now Available Online SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sites during the 2020 …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Boat Access Area Development grant program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2020. The Boat Access program is …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced an additional archery deer hunting opportunity in 2020 through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP). IRAP has added a third archery deer hunting period …
Museum offers free admission, reduced hours, and enhanced health and safety protocols SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After a four-month temporary closure due to COVID-19, the Illinois State Museum (ISM) today announced it will reopen its flagship facility in …
