Now through Jan. 11 applications for the second spring wild turkey permit lottery are being accepted from non-residents and anyone else who has not received a permit. The deadline for the first lottery, which gives Illinoisans preference, was Dec. 1. Your check ensures your entry. The entry deadline is Jan. 31. The drawing is sponsored by Wolf Hollow Archery of Chillicothe.
Students can learn about Illinois beaches and what creatures live on and near the shore.
Register by Jan. 5. The first Sunday of each month will feature a narrated slide program by the Springfield 35 Camera Club. Other weeks will feature high-quality National Geographic Society films. The rule sets out eligibility standards, equipment standards and procedures the public must follow to obtain a permit. IDNR will disburse funds to local governments to acquire lands for the protection of lakes, rivers, streams, open space, parks, natural lands, wetlands, prairies, forests, watersheds, resource-rich areas, greenways, significant fish and wildlife resources, and endangered or threatened species habitat, and for public outdoor natural resource related recreation purposes.