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IDNR officials said all existing reservations will automatically transfer to the new system. However, users will need to create a new account and password to access their bookings, using the same email address tied to their current reservations. #campsite #reservation #summer

Funding for the scholarships comes from donations made by individuals and partner organizations dedicated to protecting the state’s natural resources. #scholarships #applications

Beginning in 2026, the state will operate under a three-zone structure, with the South and South-Central zones combined into a single South Zone. #hunting #waterfowl

The new system is being rolled out across the 25-county CWD management area in northern and west-central Illinois, where hunters are encouraged to submit samples at mandatory or voluntary firearm check stations, participating vendors, or self-serve drop-off sites. #tests

IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie praised the awardees for their dedication to preserving natural and cultural resources while enhancing experiences for visitors across Illinois. #volunteers

The Illinois Explosives Act requires that anyone who purchases, possesses, uses, transfers, stores or disposes of explosives, including display fireworks, must have an explosives license and explosives storage certificate issued by the IDNR. #fireworks

Summertime is when young turkeys are hatching, and by counting them and adult females, biologists can assess trends in reproductive success and survival of young turkeys. #turkeys

The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program supports the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds or other public places. Funding is provided through donations to the ICF. #icf

“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding

As temperatures fall and migration proceeds, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 19 in the north zone, Oct. 26 in the central zone, Nov. 16 in the south-central zone, and Nov. 30 in the south zone. #waterfowlseason