In this episode we cover everything you need to know about this year's Hunt Camp Event on 9/28/24. Come and have an afternoon of fun and learning and maybe win a thing or two.

Learn more and get tickets for Hunt Camp here: www.illinoishuntcamp.com

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game.

The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

In this episode we cover all the public lotteries still open, upcoming LtH events, and how we are all getting ready NOW for the upcoming season. Get your "to-do" list ready after listening to a few of our tips.

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game.

The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

In this episode we cover all the Illinois Hunting lotteries that you will need to apply for to hunt this fall. We also cover all the events IL Learn to Hunt has coming up!

Info on IRAP: https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation...

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game.

The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Four of our past participants quickly became friends and went on to have a Very successful turkey season, going 4 for 4. Hear about their various experiences harvesting birds on public and private lands. One of the group was able to utilize the Illinois Recreational Access Program. Thank you Ivan, Freddy, Jaime, and Pihero for sharing your stories.

After enjoying their experience so much, they wish to help others get into the outdoors and have founded FoxValley Caza Y Pesca (Fox Valley Fish and Hunt). Consider joining or sharing with other Spanish speaking friends, family, or others looking to find community and get into the outdoors. Their goal is to support Spanish and Non-Spanish speakers if they have questions about getting started.

FoxVally Caza Y Pesca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

In this episode the IL Learn to Hunt crew go over their mentored hunt in the Shawnee National Forest. They talk about how they each split up taking groups of mentees out for some of their first turkey hunts. Dan then discusses how his wife's first North Season Segment Hunt went. Jason then talks about the crazy morning that he had that lead to him having some early season success!

IL Learn to Hunt Links: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more.

Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

In this episode the IL Learn to Hunt crew go over what turkey hunting gear they have used over the years. What gear they continue to use and what gear was not necessary and left in the truck. Come hear about what gear you might want to get you started in turkey hunting!

IL Learn to Hunt Links: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

IRAP: https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation...

Trout Fishinghttps://www.ifishillinois.org/program...

YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO HUNT THIS SPRING!!! The LtH team cover six different options to hunt turkey this spring if you missed out on the fall lottery. We also go over the turkey season forecast for the season, which looks pretty good!

Links mentioned: Luke's article: https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/...

IRAP: https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation...

IDNR Turkey page: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turk...

IL Hunting Digest: https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

IL Learn to Hunt Links: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Our breakdown of the National Deer Association's 2024 Deer Report highlighting the harvest trends for states with the most bucks/does harvested and age classes. See what the current state of whitetail is across the country.

Find the whole report here: https://deerassociation.com/2024-deer-report/

IL Learn to Hunt Links: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!