Reading maps is an essential tool for public land hunters and any hunter who explores, scouts, and hunts new areas.
Being able to read and interpret maps can help your hunt and cut your scouting time in half. What do those lines on maps mean? What features do Illinois archery hunters look for when looking through public land maps? We will cover all this and more in this free webinar.
If you have been interested in hunting in Illinois using crossbows, this free webinar will get you started right!
Curious about getting started with a crossbow? We’ve learned a lot about crossbows over the recent years and want to share what we’ve learned. This webinar breaks down everything you need to know, from the different types of crossbows to proper setup, essential safety practices, maintenance tips, and how to choose the right bolts and broadheads for your setup. We’ll also touch on common mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to make an educated crossbow purchase and to safely and effectively hunt with a crossbow.
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In this free webinar we will talk about what to expect at an IDNR Wing shooting Clinic. These clinics are popular and helpful!
Join us for a webinar that dives into the IDNR Wingshooting program from the perspective of both instructors and participants. Learn about the different clinic options available to you, about why you, as a new or current hunter, might want to take advantage of this awesome program this spring and summer, and pick up a few of our favorite wingshooting tips along the way!
For more information: https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/w…
For the Wingshooting Schedule: https://dnr2.illinois.gov/Wingshootin…
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In this free webinar, we will talk through how to apply for Illinois firearms deer tags and how to research areas to hunt.
We will walk through the application process for Illinois firearms and muzzleloader deer season lotteries together and show you the tools and resources that are out there to help you pick the best public land location for you.
Watch Illinois Firearms Deer Tag Lotto — How to Apply and Research Spots now!
This free webinar is all about shotgun shells and chokes and how you can best pick the right combo for what you are hunting.
Choosing the right shotgun shell can be the difference between a clean, ethical harvest and a missed opportunity. In this Illinois-specific webinar, we’ll break down shotgun ammo in plain language, covering shot size, shot material (steel, other non-toxic options, and lead where legal), choke tube selection, and how to match shells to real-world hunting scenarios. Whether you’re chasing late-season pheasants, pass-shooting ducks, calling in spring gobblers, or heading to the range, you’ll learn exactly what to load and why. Designed for both new and experienced hunters, this webinar removes the guesswork from the ammo aisle and gives you the confidence to make smart and effective choices in the field.
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This is a webinar to teach you all about the wild turkey and how it goes about its business in the Midwest — what do they eat, what is their social structure, are they always in the same spots? We will cover all this and more in this short webinar. If you took a high school or college class all about a wild turkey, this webinar would be the course highlights.
This webinar is suitable for new and “old” turkey hunters.
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This free webinar is all about calling wild turkeys and how to use decoys with other spring turkey hunting tips thrown in along the way.
Are you dealing with henned up toms, harsh weather or pressured birds? This webinar will halp teach you a trick or two to try to fool that old long beard this spring.
This webinar goes great with out Turkey Hunting 101 and 102 webinars!
Watch the Turkey Calling, Decoy Strategies, and Hunting Tips webinar.
This is part two of our beginner level turkey hunting series and compliments our Spring Turkey 101 (Spring 2026) course. We will go more into calling and methods for spring turkey hunting in Illinois, as well as hunting methods and strategies.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have just a little experience, you should leave this webinar feeling more confident in your ability to legally, ethically, and practically harvest a bird this spring!
Watch the Illinois Turkey Hunting 102 (Spring 2026) webinar.
This is a free beginner level course for people wanting to turkey hunt in Illinois, best suited for beginning turkey hunters, but all are welcome.
We will go over as much about spring turkey hunting as we can, including Illinois turkey hunting regulations, equipment, how to find places to go, scouting, calling, wild turkey behavior and ecology, and more! Whether you are a complete beginner or have just a little experience, you should leave this webinar feeling more confident in your ability to legally, ethically, and practically harvest a bird this spring!
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This is a free webinar about water trapping in Illinois. We will talk about trapping beaver and muskrats in the late season with a little about otter, mink and raccoons as well. If you have ever been interested in trapping, this webinar is a good place to start. This course is meant to supplement the trapper education course.
Note: new trappers in Illinois are required to pass the trapper education class before trapping unless meeting an exemption. This is NOT the trapper education class. Search the Illinois Trappers Association for available classes or take the course online.
Watch the How to Set Late Season Water Sets in Illinois webinar.