Trail maintenance, equipment and safety projects will enhance snowmobile recreation
10/29/2009 – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today awarded state snowmobile trail grants totaling $200,000 to nine local governments and to the statewide snowmobile association for trail maintenance, equipment, and safety improvements for public-access snowmobile trails in Illinois.
“Snowmobiling in Illinois is enjoyed by thousands [...]
October 29, 2009 | Posted in
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Online applications for IDNR-managed sites begin Aug. 10
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sites this fall, and the 2009-10 season dates and permit reservation information are now available online.
Fourteen of the sites are operated by the IDNR, while four other sites will continue [...]
July 26, 2009 | Posted in
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CPO Trainee Exam Scheduled for June 15-18 and June 22-25
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee.
Applicant testing is scheduled for the weeks of June 15-18 and June 22-25 through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Applicants can go to the [...]
June 12, 2009 | Posted in
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Deer Permit Application Deadline: The last day to apply for 2008 firearm and muzzleloader-only season deer permits is Fri., Nov. 7. Hunters may apply online through DNR Direct (link through the DNR Direct button on the IDNR home page at http://dnr.state.il.us). Permit application forms are also available on the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/. The [...]
November 6, 2008 | Posted in
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Stream ratings are an important tool in identifying which streams are the most biologically diverse and have a high degree of integrity
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announces the release of biological stream ratings that combine, update, and enhance the two previous approaches for rating Illinois streams. Stream ratings are an [...]
October 20, 2008 | Posted in
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2008 Illinois fall trout fishing season opens on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 37 ponds and lakes throughout the state, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Acting Director Sam Flood announced today.
“Our catchable trout program is a popular activity and the fall is a great time of year to go fishing in [...]
October 9, 2008 | Posted in
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SPRINGFIELD – 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.
This year, the IDNR is offering hunters a [...]
October 9, 2008 | Posted in
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GRAFTON, ILL. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced changes in this year’s waterfowl hunting program at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area caused by significant flooding at the site.
Flooding at the site has occurred several times during the spring and summer, most recently last week following heavy mid-September rainfall. The [...]
September 25, 2008 | Posted in
Hunting Rules |
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Panel reviewing options for improvements in deer management, reduction in deer vehicle accidents
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the state’s Joint Deer Population Control Task Force will conduct a series of public meetings to discuss and seek public comment on proposals for changes and improvements in deer management in the state.
The [...]
August 29, 2008 | Posted in
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McCormick’s Creek State Park, in cooperation with the Owen Valley YMCA, will host a 5K run and walk on Sept. 6. The race coincides with the Governor’s INShape program. Runners start at 8 a.m. Walkers start at 8:15 a.m.
Advance registration is $30 and ends Aug. 29. Advance registration also includes the park gate fee. Registration [...]
July 28, 2008 | Posted in
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