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IDNR Public Hunting Access Expands Deer and Squirrel Sites
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 07/29/20
News # 13751
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced an additional archery deer hunting opportunity in 2020 through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP). IRAP has added a third archery deer hunting period December 16-31.
“With archery deer hunting in high demand for IRAP, we asked landowners if they would allow for hunting in December and many were willing,” said IRAP Manager Tammy Miller.
IRAP archery deer hunting will now be available this year October 1-15, October 16-31, and December 16-31 for licensed hunters to hunt on private land. There are currently 256 hunting sites available through IRAP in 34 counties across Illinois.
IRAP this year has also added opportunities during the Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Season October 10-12, with at least 24 private-land sites already enrolled in the program.
Applications for IRAP deer hunting are now being accepted through 5:00 p.m. August 24, 2020. A lottery drawing will be held at the end of August and successful applicants will be notified and sent a site permit along with directions and a map of the property on which they will hunt. IRAP is open to both resident and non-resident hunters.
IRAP deer hunting applications can be found on the IDNR website at this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Archery-Deer-Hunting.aspx
IRAP also has squirrel hunting opportunities available. There are more than 3,500 acres in 17 counties that IRAP hunters can access. To squirrel hunt on one of these sites, hunters must go online and register as an IRAP participant, then make a reservation online reserving their preferred site. Squirrel hunting on IRAP leased property will be available August 1- September 15.
Reservation information for IRAP squirrel hunting can be found at online at this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Small-Game-Hunting.aspx
The IRAP program has more than 24,000 acres leased in Illinois and is funded through a federal Voluntary Public Access Habitat Improvement Program grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. IRAP provides multiple public access opportunities such as turkey, archery deer, youth firearm deer, small game, waterfowl and upland bird hunting as well as pond and riverbank fishing. In addition to leasing private property, IRAP conducts habitat management on these leased properties.
For more information, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/default.aspx or e-mail [email protected]
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Publishers Notes:
OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
