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Duck Calling and Decoy Setup
Want to learn the basics of duck calling and decoy setup? This webinar is for you. We go through all the different duck calls and decoy setups you need to get started in waterfowl hunting this year. Watch the Duck Calling and Decoy Setup webinar.
Ep.67 | Hunting stories from a mentored hunt camp
What Deer Eat in a Midwest Cropland
Ever wonder what deer eat in the Midwest besides crops? Learn about the natural food sources deer rely on, and how understanding them can make you a more successful hunter. Watch our What Deer Eat in a Midwest Cropland webinar.
Trees and Plants to Know as a Deer Hunter
Want to learn which plants and trees in Illinois deer use? This Whitetail Botany webinar is for you!
Ep.66 | What are your early season deer hunting strategies?
IDNR Public Hunting Areas Report Released
The Illinois Public Hunting Areas Report: 2024-2025 Wildlife Harvest is now available. If you’re trying to narrow down public land sites you might want to hunt for specific species, this is a great place to start. Jason has a great short video on how.
Ep.65 | What are your goals for the hunting season?
Ep.64 | Trapping BMPs with special guest Bryant White
IDNR Releases 2025-2026 Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations
The 2025-2026 Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations has been released in English, Spanish and Polish, along with Quick Reference Cards in all three languages.