
Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Nov 1, 2022
For 27 years, Brenda McKinney has worked for the Illinois Urban Fishing Program, teaching Chicago-area youth the meaning of being an ethical angler.
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Nov 1, 2022
Miriam Schlessinger is captivated with exploring the relationship between infectious disease and wildlife ecology, especially since it sits at the intersection of many scientific fields. The Summer Research Opportunities Program allowed her delve further into her research interests.
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Aug 1, 2022
Illinois is approaching the end of the twentieth year of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management in the white-tailed deer population in the state. In addition to management, the dynamic nature of CWD in Illinois necessitates periodic surveys of deer hunters to monitor hunter perceptions and attitudes toward CWD management actions.
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Aug 1, 2022
Taking up the sport of hunting can be a lot harder for individuals who did not grow up around it or have a place to go. This is particularly true in Illinois, where 97 percent of land is privately owned. For many hunters, even seasoned ones, finding a place to hunt has become more difficult.
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Aug 1, 2022
The Illinois Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program has been collaborating with private landowners in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program areas to restore, enhance and preserve natural habitats. The collaboration creates many benefits.
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