Nov 1, 2019
Keeping up with cutting-edge wildlife research, as well as changes in state and national wildlife-oriented programs and legislation, can be a daunting task. Here we briefly summarize some of the current, key work.
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A common belief among deer hunters is that deer remain within a mile or two of their birth area throughout their life. Tagging studies in east-central (Piatt County) and northern (DeKalb County) Illinois have, however, shown that for many deer this is not the case.
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The process of trapping and banding waterfowl in Illinois dates back before the 1920s, and it remains the best tool IDNR biologists can use to monitor wood duck populations. Read on to learn how biologists and hunters are teaming up to gather valuable data on wood ducks.
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IDNR enlists the help of Southern Illinois University researchers to study how bobwhite populations respond to active quail management and grassland restoration.
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An observation on squirrel nut-burying behavior inspires Thomas B. Simpson, Ph.D. to conduct experiments that offer insight into the germination of oak seedlings.
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