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Showing posts with label deer. Show all posts
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Illinois Seven Day Firearm Preliminary Harvest Numbers
Illinois Seven Day Firearm Preliminary Harvest Numbers
Wow... big drop in harvest numbers for the seven day firearm season. With a difference of about 6,400 and deer numbers are down in archery as well. Makes you wonder what the strategy will be for the IDNR biologist.
Hunters in Illinois Harvest Preliminary Total of 79,429 Deer During Seven-Day Firearm Season
SPRINGFIELD, IL – 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 for the second segment of the firearm season on Dec. 1-4 totaled 24,977, compared with 28,977 during the second season in 2015. The preliminary harvest total for the first segment of firearm season on Nov. 18-20 was 54,452 deer, compared with the 57,870 deer taken by hunters during the first season in 2015.
Deer hunting opportunities remain available in Illinois this late fall/early winter:
- The Illinois Muzzleloader-only Season is this weekend, Dec. 9-11.
- The Late-Winter Antlerless-Only Season and CWD Deer Season first segments (in designated counties only) will be Dec. 29, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017.
- The second segments of the Late-Winter Antlerless-Only and CWD Deer Seasons (in designated counties only) will be Jan. 13-15, 2017.
- Archery Deer Season continues through Jan. 15, 2017. Details on the Late-Winter and CWD seasons are available on the IDNR website at:http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Documents/Late-WinterSHAHuntingPermitInformation.pdf
For more deer hunting information, visit: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Pages/DeerHunting.aspxA table of preliminary Firearm Deer Season harvest numbers for 2016, broken down by county and compared with 2015, is below.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Archery Deer Numbers To Date
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Shotgun Deer Harvest Numbers Down After First Season
Shotgun Deer Harvest Numbers Down After First Season
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Illinois Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Expos 2017
Illinois Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Expos 2017
Expo season is right around the corner and we will be attending many of the expos around the State of Illinois.
If you know of an outdoor show in your area, let us know about it! Capitol Outdoors is available to speak at your event!
- Let’s Go Fishing Show
Collinsville, Illinois
Jan. 6-8th 2017
-Chicago Muskie Expo
Chicago, Illinois
Jan. 6-8th 2017
- Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show
Chicago, Illinois
Jan. 11-15th 2017
- All-Canada Show
St. Charles, Illinois
Jan. 12-15th 2017
- Chicago Outdoor Sports Show
Rosemont, Illinois
Jan. 19-22nd 2017
-Chicagoland Gunshow
Rosemont, Illinois
Jan, 19-22nd 2017
-Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
Bloomington, Illinois
Jan. 27-29th 2017
-Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo
Schaumburg, Illinois
Jan. 26-29th 2017
-Tinley Park Fishing Big Show
Tinley Park,Illinois
Feb. 11-12th 2017
-Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show
Rockford, Illinois
Feb. 17-19th 2017
-Central Illinois Outdoor Expo
Arthur, Illinois
February 10-11th 2017
- The QCCA Expo Center Outdoor Show
Rock Island, Illinois
Feb. 16-19th 2017
-Pheasant Fest (National)
Minneapolis
Feb 17-19th 2017
-Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Feb. 23-26th 2017
-Elmwood All Outdoors Show
Elmwood High School
March 4-5th 2017
-Ducks Unlimited National Convention
May 31 - June 4th 2017
San Antonio, Texas
-Pheasant Fest (National)
Minneapolis
Feb 17-19th 2017
-Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Feb. 23-26th 2017
-Elmwood All Outdoors Show
Elmwood High School
March 4-5th 2017
-Ducks Unlimited National Convention
May 31 - June 4th 2017
San Antonio, Texas
-Midwest Hunt Fest
Wichita, Kansas
TBD
-ICAST 2017
Orlando, Florida
July 11-14th 2017
-Illinois Deer & Turkey Expo
Peoria, Illinois
July 28 - 30th 2017
-Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days
Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville Illinois
TBD
-Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days
Carterville, Illinois
TBD
More shows and dates will be added as they become available.
Email us if you would like something on this list.
Wichita, Kansas
TBD
-ICAST 2017
Orlando, Florida
July 11-14th 2017
-Illinois Deer & Turkey Expo
Peoria, Illinois
July 28 - 30th 2017
-Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days
Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville Illinois
TBD
-Southern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days
Carterville, Illinois
TBD
More shows and dates will be added as they become available.
Email us if you would like something on this list.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Buck Percentage Increase with Latest Preliminary Harvest Numbers
Buck Percentage Increase with Latest Preliminary Harvest Numbers
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Illinois Shotgun Deer Hunting Reminders and CWD Check-ins Locations
Illinois Shotgun Deer Hunting Reminders & CWD Check-in Locations
This cool weather has shotgun deer hunters licking their lips. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources wanted to remind where and how to check in their harvested deer. Pay attention to the counties below for CWD testing.
Illinois’ most popular hunting season, the seven-day firearm deer season, begins on Friday through Sunday, Nov. 18-20, and will conclude on Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 1-4.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Increase in Fourth Round Preliminary Archery Deer Harvests
Increase in Fourth Round Preliminary Archery Deer Harvests
Monday, October 31, 2016
Third Round of Numbers Out, Deer Numbers Still Down
Monday, October 24, 2016
Deer Numbers Still Down but Season is Far from Over
Deer Numbers Still Down but Season is Far from Over
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Deer Harvest Numbers Down at the Beginning of 2016 Season
Deer Harvest Numbers Down at the Beginning of 2016 Season
Deer numbers are down compared to this time last year !
From October 1, 2016 to October 12, 2016 archery deer hunters in Illinois took 6,235 whitetail deer. This is 2,633 fewer deer then this time last year. Below you'll see a county by county break down comparing 2015 to 2016. Top counties included Adams, Jefferson, JoDaviess and Pike. 71% of those deer harvested were does and 29% bucks.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Hunters, Landowners Encouraged to Report Suspected Cases of EHD
Hunters, Landowners Encouraged to Report Suspected Cases of EHD
IDNR has received EHD reports from 9 Counties so far in 2016
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has received reports of 53 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) so far in 2016. EHD appears to be more prevalent in east-central and northeastern Illinois counties, including Cook, Lake and Vermilion counties where tests have confirmed the presence of the disease and 40 cases have been reported. In all, reports have come from nine counties (see map at the link below).
Friday, September 16, 2016
IDNR to Conduct Chronic Wasting Disease Public Information Meetings
IDNR to Conduct Chronic Wasting Disease Public Information Meetings
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources press office.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has scheduled a series of public meetings to provide information about chronic wasting disease (CWD), its effect on future deer populations, and IDNR’s efforts to control the disease. IDNR staff will also be available to answer questions about the disease. Landowners, hunters, and concerned citizens are encouraged to attend. CWD is an important issue that will dominate deer management discussions in northern Illinois for many years.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
IRAP has Archery Deer Hunting Sites Available on Private Land
IRAP has Archery Deer Hunting Sites Available on Private Land
Apply by August 30 to hunt in October
Here is a great opportunity for archery deer hunters. This is from the IDNR Press Office in Springfield.
Monday, July 18, 2016
IWA President Kevin Chapman Talks Deer Changes in 2016
IWA President Kevin Chapman Talks Deer Changes in 2016
Deer Season Changes?
By : Kevin Chapman
Illinois Whitetail Alliance President Kevin Chapman wrote an article about 2016 season changes. While this article was directed toward a different outdoor resources, Kevin has allowed Capitol Outdoors to post this to spread the IWA (Illinois Whitetail Alliance) message and challenges regarding the Illinois Deer herd. As the 2016 season gets closer, we still don’t have the deer-vehicle accident (DVA) statistics from last year. Last I heard from IDOT, it would be sometime in August before that data is finalized. This is the main source of data used to estimate deer densities at the county level, and determines county management plans.
With that being said… once again, I don’t anticipate any big changes in terms of managing towards these county-specific DVA goals. Firearm permit quotas have been set, we’ve been through several lotteries, and I’m sure the hunting digest is close to complete.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
(SB 2788) Bill Would Allow Youth to Transfer Deer Tags to Adults
Bill Would Allow Youth to Transfer Deer Tags to Adults
Senator Neil Anderson (Republican, Moline, Illinois) introduced SB 2788 on February 17, 2016.
SB 2788 WILDLIFE-DEER TAGS
Amends the Wildlife Code: Provides that anyone filling a deer tag who has a Youth Hunting License may transfer the tag to the accompanying adult hunter if the youth is present at the time the tag is filled by the adult. Removes the prohibition on transferring deer tags in compliance with the youth hunting provision.
Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Illinois Deer Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 155,131 Deer During 2015-2016 Seasons Deer Hunting Seasons Closed January 17
Illinois Deer Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 155,131 Deer During 2015-2016 Seasons
Deer Hunting Seasons Closed January 17
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released their preliminary totals for the 2015 - 2016 season. Those participating in deer harvest took a total of 155,131 compared to the 145,720 in 2014 -2015 season. This is an increase of about 6.5%. The Missouri Department of Conservation also released their totals.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
A reminder for late-winter/CWD hunters that would like to have their deer tested:
Watching this deer at Banner Marsh in Fulton County. |
A reminder for late-winter/CWD hunters that would like to have their deer tested:
Capitol Outdoors received the information below from Chris Young, the Communicatigon Director at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Late season deer hunters are encouraged to have adult animals sampled for Chronic Wasting Disease at the nearest available facility. Each hunter-killed animal sampled from CWD zones contributes to the removal goal established for each. A list of cooperating vendors and voluntary drop-off points can be found at this location on our website:
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/CWD/Documents/CWDSamplingLocations.pdf
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
(HB 4428) Bow Hunting on Private Property during Shotgun Season for Deer in Illinois
Bow Hunting on Private Property during Shotgun Season for Deer in Illinois
That's right. A new bill was introduced by Brandon Phelps, Chairman of the Illinois Sportsmen's Caucus. The bill was filed with the clerk on January 11, 2016. We'll continue to monitor this bill, check back frequently for more information.
HB 4428 WILDLIFE-BOW HUNTING
"Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person may hunt with a bow and arrow on private property during a shotgun hunting season if he or she has the consent of the owner and any tenant of the premises."If passed by the senate and signed by the Governor this bill will become effective immediately.
Continue to check back with Capitol Outdoors as we monitor this and other bills for you.
Monday, January 4, 2016
LATE WINTER DEER SEASON/SPECIAL CWD DEER SEASON – PRELIMINARY HARVEST RESULTS
LATE WINTER DEER SEASON/SPECIAL CWD DEER SEASON – PRELIMINARY HARVEST RESULTS
For the first four-day period (December 31, 2015-January 3, 2016) of the Late Winter Antlerless Deer Season and the Special CWD Deer Season, Illinois deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 3,939 deer, compared to 2,981 for the same period in 2014-2015. The number of counties open to the Late Winter Season was 27 (down from 35 in 2014-2015), while 14 northern Illinois counties were open to the Special CWD Season (compared to 12 in 2014-2015).
Top five counties (including both Late Winter and CWD seasons) were JoDaviess (306), Fulton (294), Pike (233), Schuyler (188), and Brown (186). A table of county results is attached.
ARCHERY DEER PRELIMINARY HARVEST RESULTS
Through Sunday, January 3, 2016, Illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 53,373deer, compared to 53,188 for the same period in 2014-2015.
Harvest to date has consisted of 47% does and 53% males (25,181:28,192), while 45% percent of the harvest has been antlered bucks (23,841). Top five counties are currently Pike (1,995), Fulton (1,526), Jefferson (1,190), Adams (1,135), and JoDaviess (1,051). A table of county results is attached.
Up-to-date archery harvest figures (for either deer or turkey) by county/state sites can be tracked on the web at http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/ hunting/Pages/ IDNRHarvestQuery.aspx
Information provided by Paul Shelton, Manager of Forest Wildlife Program and The Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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