How can I find out hunting season dates and limits? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a web page that outlines
the season dates and limit information for Illinois hunters. Visit http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/index.htmto
access this information.
How can I find out where the public hunting areas
are in Illinois? Visit Illinois
Department of Natural Resources for a complete list of
hunter fact sheets for public hunting areas. Click on the
region of interest and a list of public hunting areas will
be displayed. Click on the area of interest to retrieve information
about the area such as address, phone number, directions,
description, seasons, hours, limits, and regulations.
How much does it cost to get a sport fishing license in Illinois? There are several different options to choose from when purchasing an
Illinois fishing license. Go to http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/fishing.htm for
a complete list of fishing license options. There is also a link that will allow
you to purchase your license online.
Call 800-382-1696 if you have any questions about snowmobile registration.
How do I find a good place to go birding in Illinois? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a web page that you can use as a reference to
locate some of the best birding areas in Illinois. The reference guide includes the county and the
birds that you will probably see. View this reference guide at
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/birding_in_illinois/.
How do I find out what safety courses are offered in the State of Illinois? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers hunter, boating,
snowmobile, and trapper safety courses to Illinois youth and adults. Go to
http://dnr.state.il.us/safety/ for links to each safety program and
additional information.
How do I locate Illinois State Parks? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a web page that has an alphabetical list of all
the State's parks. This page also has a map that allows you to search for parks within a region of
the state. Access this information at http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/ilstate.htm.
How do I find a place to go boating? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a web page that highlights boating
opportunities in Illinois. Boating sites are listed in alphabetical order with the address and phone
number as well as information about horsepower limits. Most sites on the list have a link that
provides additional information. Visit http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/Programs/boating.htm
to view the list of boating sites in Illinois.
How do I find a place to camp in Illinois? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a web page that lists
the 80 camping sites across Illinois. The list includes the site name as well
as the classification. It also has a link that
provides additional information on each site. For a complete list of camping
sites in Illinois, go to http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/camping/camprsvp.htm.
How do I find a bike trail in Illinois? Go to http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/Programs/Biking/BIKEGDE.HTM for the complete
Illinois Bicycling Guide. You will find information about favorite bicycling areas, touring
information, safety tips, and the law.
How can I find a place in Illinois where I can canoe? Go to Paddling
in Illinois for a list of canoeing opportunities in Illinois.
There are nearly 20 different areas in Illinois that have
canoe trails. Many areas offer more than 20 miles of trails
to explore.
How do I find a place to go hiking in Illinois? There is an endless amount of hiking to be done with Illinois State Parks. Visit Illinois
Department of Natural Resources web page on hiking at
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/hiking/ for a complete list of hiking opportunities.
Hiking sites are broken down into five regions and each region's page has an informative write up
as well as a link to additional information about each hiking spot.
How do I report a case of poaching? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a program, Target Illinois Poachers, that
encourages Illinois citizens to report poachers. Call 877-236-7529 to report a violation or log on
to http://dnr.state.il.us/law3/poach.htm to report the violation online. Be sure to include as much
information as possible such as license plate numbers, location of violation, physical descriptions,
etc. All information provided is considered confidential.
How do I find out if there is a coal mine in my county? The Illinois State Geological Survey has a web page
that highlights more than 4,500 coal mines that exist or existed
in 73 Illinois counties. To find out if your county has or
had a coal mine, go to Illinois
State Geological Survey and click on the name of your
county.
How can I get a list of endangered and threatened species in Illinois? Go to http://dnr.state.il.us/espb/datelist.htm for a complete list of endangered and threatened
species provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
