Afleveringen
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The team goes over what is happening at IL Hunt Camp this year. It is going to be a bigger and better event than ever before. On 9/27/26 2pm to 7pm, will be at the St. Charles Sportsman's Club in Elburn, IL for the first time. This will open up opportunities to try trap shooting and fishing along with all the educational and outreach experiences you have come to expect. Cost is $15 and includes admission, shooting, fishing, food, and chances to win gear and mentored hunts. Oh and Kids are FREE.
Learn more about IL Hunt Camp here: https://publish.illinois.edu/huntcampil/
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Dan and Curtis sit down and interview some of our LtH Ambassadors about their spring turkey hunting seasons. Hear from some new hunters about what they learned as they jump into turkey hunting. Some folks used IRAP, others hunted public land, and one even made the trip to Wisconsin to press his luck on some new ground.
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Learn all about our next Beat Feast event and get the latest update on Hunt Camp 2026!
Register for Beast Feast: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beast-feast-2-tickets-1987521754069?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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The team has been busy taking mentees on some of their first turkey hunts this spring. Hear how they went and what we have learned so far this season.
LtH Deer Firearm permit webinar: https://youtu.be/XSsph84rqPo
IDNR Stops CWD sharp shooting program: https://dnr.illinois.gov/programs/cwd/illinois-chronic-wasting-disease-update.html
Outdoor IL link: https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Folks ask us all the time, how did we get here? How did we start working for the IL Learn to Hunt program? In this episode, we each go through our different career journeys and give tips on how we would do it again. If you or someone you know is interested in a career in natural recourses or if you are interested in hearing how people navigate their careers, this podcast is for you!
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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We review the national deer harvest trends discussed in the National Deer Association's Deer Report 2026. We look at age structure of harvested deer, sex ratios, and methods of take. We also see how Illinois compares to other stats. These states provide a window into how whitetail management is being conducted throughout the country.
The NDA Deer Report 2026: https://deerassociation.com/2026-deer-report/
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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In this episode we go over some of our favorite outdoor personalities and trailblazers that we lost in 2025.
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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In this episode we discuss a new article published in The Atlantic "Eat More Deer" where the author explores the topic of commercially selling wild game. We look at the article and talk about the history of how we got here and the role of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.
Read the article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/01/deer-hunting-venison-sale/685537/
How to submit your windshield card: https://youtu.be/yOh5G_uGjB4
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Well, Deer Season is over... now what? What outdoor activities are still available? How do I get out and have fun now? This podcast has all the answers with a list of winter activities you can do before turkey season gets here. We also go over our latest mentored hunts and some outdoor news.
The eagle watching event: https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32075
How to submit your windshield card: https://youtu.be/yOh5G_uGjB4
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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The team shares how their personal firearm season's went and what they learned. We also talk about some mentored waterfowl and deer hunts that we have gone on.
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Join us as Dan gives his update about another successful mentored hunt. Jason talks about how his crossbow blew up due to a de-cocking bolt issue. Curtis has seen some deer and Lauren plans to get out trapping this winter.
Deer Check station link: https://huntillinois.org/cwdmap
Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: 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!
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Join us as we go over how much fun our first deer hunting camp was. This will be an annual trip now for sure! Hear from some of our IL Hunt Camp winners who got the opertunity to go out on some public land hunting with us for the first time.
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In this epiisode we go over upcoming seasons and outdoor news, talk about how we scout new areas, and where we target deer in the early season.
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The team gets together to talk about their various goals for the fall hunting season. Dan goves over some season updates and highlights how to use the crop report to help track deer food resources. Lauren covers the IL Deer Trackers Network and highlights the importants of giving your deer time before pursuing them.
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We were joined by Bryant White, who is the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Trapping Policy Program Manager. He has lead the research being done to determine trapping best management practices since 2002. Through AFWA's work, standards in trapping have been developed to use methods and traps that are the most effective, selective, practical, and humane as possible.
Learn more:
AFWA: https://www.fishwildlife.org/
Furbearer Management and Best Management Practices for Trapping:
https://www.fishwildlife.org/afwa-inspires/furbearer-management
BMP Trap & Species Search Portal:
https://furbearermanagement.com/bmp-search-portal/
IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil
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In this episode we talk about all the new things at IL HUNT CAMP this year! We have new partners and more prizes to give away. Come hear about all the things we have in the works for you! Come and have some fun and learn something new!
Learn more about IL Hunt Camp: https://publish.illinois.edu/huntcampil/
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In this episode we talk about all things archery equipment. If you are trying to spend more time in the woods or trying to be mindful while target shooting, archery might be the right sport for you. Learn a little more about the equipment and what it takes to get proficient at this amazing sport.
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, pheasant, duck, geese, and other game.
The Hunting Illionis Podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to rebister for free webinars and workshops though 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!
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The team covers everything you need to know about selecting the proper shotgun setups (ammunition, chokes, etc.) for a variety of different activities.
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!
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The team covers relatively affordable and accessible out of state hunting opportunities worth looking into! If you want to take your hunting journey abroad, check out some of these options this year.
Mentioned Links: Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season: https://dnr.illinois.gov/press-releas...
Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16: https://dnr.illinois.gov/press-releas...
Dove Lottery Now Open: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove...
Illinois Hunt Camp: https://publish.illinois.edu/huntcampil/
AR Squirrel Cook Off: / squirrelcookoff
Maryland DNR: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pag...
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!
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Curious about learning to shoot clay targets? Thinking about trying upland or waterfowl hunting but don't know where to start? In this episode, we take you deep into one of Illinois' most accessible and underappreciated outdoor programs—the IDNR Wingshooting Program. Whether you're brand new to shotguns or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers safe, affordable, and beginner-friendly clinics across the state. Hear from wingshooting instructors and past participants to break it all down—what you'll learn, what you'll need (hint: it's not much!), and how it connects to conservation and outdoor heritage.
Firearm/Muzzleloader Deer Application Information: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/deer...
Firearm/Muzzleloader Remaining Permit Quotas: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/deer...
Fall Shotgun Turkey Application Information: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turk...
Dove Hunting Application Information: https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove...
IDNR Wingshooting Clinic Schedule: https://dnr2.illinois.gov/Wingshootin...
IDNR Wingshooting Clinic Sponsors: https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/w...
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!
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