More Opportunities for Turkey Hunting Through the Illinois Recreational Access Program
Ninety percent of land in Illinois is privately owned which leaves it hard, at times, to find places to go hunting. Could IRAP be the future of the majority of hunting in Illinois? Have you ever used this program to hunt? Are you a landowner that takes advantage of this program? Comment below and share your opinion.
See below for IDNR press release:
Adult turkey hunting for the 2017 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season’s third and fourth season segments is available in Christian, Clark, Fayette, Greene, Macoupin, McDonough, Sangamon and Schuyler counties to any registered hunter. First-time adult turkey hunters (individuals who have not hunted turkey in the past 5 years) can also apply for Brown and Fulton counties in addition to the counties listed above.