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New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the Illinois Fall Turkey Archery Season beginning on Oct. 1. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions... Read More.

Hunters in Illinois Harvested a Preliminary Total of 144,150 Deer During 2016-17 Seasons

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 144,150 deer during all 2016-17 seasons, which concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 155,229 in 2015-16. During this year’s deer seasons, hunters took... Read More.

IDNR “Operation Double Dip” Prevents Would-Be Hunters from Claiming Residency in Two States

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Conservation Police and Indiana Conservation Officers investigated cases of hunting license/permit fraud beginning in early 2015 extending through 2016 that has resulted in over $85,000 in fines and restitution. “Operation Double Dip was started to investigate individuals who claim residency in Illinois and Indiana... Read More.

Hunters in Illinois Harvest Preliminary Total of 79,429 Deer During Seven-Day Firearm Season

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 79,429 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that closed on Sunday, Dec. 4. That figure compares to the final total of 86,847 deer harvested during the seven days of the firearm season in 2015.The preliminary harvest... Read More.

IDNR Reminds Hunters to Make Safety a Priority

Thursday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois are being reminded to make safety a top priority, especially during the state’s busiest hunting seasons this fall. “There is no better place to participate in and celebrate our hunting heritage than right here in Illinois during the fall,” said Illinois Department... Read More.

Two Hunters Shot in Posey County Hunting Accident

Monday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that sent two men to area hospitals after being shot.Timmy Burnett (26) of Mt. Vernon suffered injuries to his back and significant injuries to his upper arm. Cory Gregory (39) of Evansville suffered minor injuries to... Read More.

Indiana Deer Hunters Provide Hunger Relief

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-2016 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund.During the 2015-2016 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers. These donations were coordinated through an effort... Read More.

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