More Than 54,000 Deer Harvested During First Weekend Of Illinois Firearm Deer Season

Chicago outdoors: Migrating sandhills, rifles for IL deer hunting, IL deer harvest

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.WILD OF THE WEEKThe sandhill crane migration is going full bore. John Cuculich made the trek from Naperville last weekend to see the sandhills gathering around Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in Indiana. "There are many sandhill cranes there now," he noted. "You can see them swooping in or dancing around on the ground."WOTW, the celebration of wild stories and photos around Chicago outdoors,…

More Than 54,000 Deer Harvested During First Weekend Of Illinois Firearm Deer Season

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois hunters reported a preliminary total of 54,661 deer harvested during the first weekend of the 2024 firearm deer season, which

Wis. DNR: 2024 preliminary gun deer license sales and harvest totals

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Nov. 26 announced preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the 2024 gun deer season.

Current Deer Harvest Totals Released for Illinois and Missouri Seasons

Illinois and Missouri hunters have reported their current harvest totals for this year’s deer season, with Illinois showing a slight increase and Missouri experiencing a notable decline compared to previous years. Illinois hunters harvested 54,661 deer, up from 53,348 last year. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources highlighted steady numbers across the state, with counties like Rock Island and Knox maintaining consistent participation. I…