Illinois Pheasant News
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2010 Illinois Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Sep. 13, 2010Forecast: The winter in Illinois was the 19th coldest on record with snows 10" above normal. Follow that up with a wet the second wettest May and June in history, and pheasant production appears to have been down this year, especially in northern Illinois according to Michael Wefer, ag and grassland program manager with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Illinois changed to a new spring audio count protocol that should lead to better population density and habitat data in the future. This year's data suggests numbers were up in central Illinois, but down throughout the rest of the state's pheasant range. One bright note for hunters is the corn harvest appears to be ahead of schedule this year. If this trend continues, hunters could still have a better season than last year, when 22,244 hunters entered 64,262 roosters into their game bags. As always, Wefer says, hunters that have access to quality habitat should still enjoy a successful season. Season Dates: November 6 through January 8, 2011 (North) November 6 through January 15, 2011 (South) Daily Bag Limit: 2 Possession Limit: 6 Field Notes: Illinois Pheasants Forever's Build a Wildlife Area campaign helped add more than 100 acres open to public hunting and outdoor recreation in the state this year, the initial results of this unique fundraising effort.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Acting Director Sam Flood announced today that the U.S. Open Trap Shooting Championships will return to the Sparta World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) May 10-13.
Illinois Landowners and Wildlife Groups Encouraged to Apply for Wildlife Conservation Grants - Jan. 26, 2007
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging Illinois wildlife groups and individuals interested in wildlife conservation to apply for financial assistance for projects that protect and manage non-game species in Illinois through the State Wildlife Grant program.
Illinois Conservation Foundation Youth Achievement Scholarship Winners Announced - Jan. 12, 2007
The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced the winners of the 2007 ICF Youth Achievement Scholarships, an outreach program recognizing 10 high school juniors and seniors for their work in and dedication toward preserving, promoting, enhancing or supporting natural resources in Illinois.
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission Announces New Nature Preserves, Land and Water Reserves - Dec. 21, 2006
The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC) today announced eight nature preserve and nature preserve buffer dedications and six land and water reserve registrations, providing additional long-term protection for more than 865 acres of natural lands in the state.
WSRC Announces Fall and Winter Hours for Public Shooting; Shooting Opportunities Will Expand in Early 2007 - Nov. 17, 2006
Shooting facilities at the new World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta in Randolph County are open throughout the fall and winter for public trap and sporting clays shooting.
Randolph County, Illinois is Home to Newest Chapter of Quail Forever - Oct. 04, 2006
RED BUD, IL - Quail enthusiasts from Randolph County, Illinois have formed the 10th chapter of Quail Forever (QF) in the state.
Celebrate Illinois Farming at the Illinois State Museum; Discovering the History and Heritage of Family Farms in Illinois - Sep. 26, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, IL – It is harvest time and we’re celebrating at the Illinois State Museum. Everyone is invited to “Celebrate Illinois Farming!” at a free family event on Saturday, September 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Pheasants Forever Acquires New 80-Acre Public Wildlife Area in Illinois - Sep. 20, 2006
CLINTON, IL - Pheasants Forever (PF) continues its success in Illinois with its newest land acquisition of 80 acres in DeWitt County.
