Ep.61 | Shotguns, Chokes, and Ammo Selections
Hunting Illinois
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...
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Ep.60 | Affordable Out of State Hunting Opportunities
Hunting Illinois
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: Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16: Dove Lottery Now Open: Illinois Hunt Camp: AR Squirrel Cook Off: Maryland DNR: Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational...
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Ep.59 | All You Need to Know About The IDNR Wingshooting Clinic
Hunting Illinois
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...
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Ep. 58 | Women’s Trap Camp
Hunting Illinois
Join Curtis and Lauren as they dive into all things Wisconsin’s Women’s Trap Camp after Lauren participated back in late March! They begin with an overview of the camp, its history, goals, and successes with camp coordinator, Jenna Malinowski, and then hear about the camp from another participant’s perspective as Lauren interviews Alison Gnesda, her roommate from the weekend! Trap Camp 2026 will be held March 20-22, 2026! Wolf Post: AFWA Trapping BMPs: Remember, trappers are conservationists, too!
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Ep.57 | Mentored IL Turkey Hunt in the Shawnee National Forest
Hunting Illinois
In this episode we go over our trip to the Shawnee National Forest as we tried to get some Hunt Camp winners on some birds for the first time this spring. Hear how we adjusted to the weather conditions and came so close to bringing home a big southern IL tom. Kelly's Instagram account: IL Deer Firearm lottery link: Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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...
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Ep.56 | Reviewing the Latest IDNR and NDA Deer Harvest Reports 2024-25
Hunting Illinois
In this episode we go through the latest data provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on the 2024-2025 season deer harvest. We also look at the national deer harvest numbers as we go through the National Deer Association Deer Report 2024 and try to make sense of some trends that have been seen nationally. Links to both reports: IDNR Deer Harvest Report 2024: NDA Deer Report 2024: Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and...
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Ep.55 | Waterfowl Hunting in Flooded Corn Fields??
Hunting Illinois
In this episode the team debates the practice of hunting waterfowl over flooded corn and their experiences of hunting locations where the practice was more common. We also talk about changes in migration flight patterns over the past few years and how that may impact waterfowl hunting in the future.
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Ep.54 | Intro to Shed Antler Hunting
Hunting Illinois
The team sits down to talk about the tips and tricks they all use to help find shed antlers in late winter. Come learn how to use this time to explore new areas and discover how deer may be using the landscape in late season. Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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...
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Ep.53 | Prime Time Squirrel Rut Hunting & Trapping
Hunting Illinois
In this episode the team catches up after the New Year break to see what they have been up to. We discuss how squirrel hunting should be getting good soon as squirrel rut kicks in. We also talk about what its like getting into trapping for the first time. Link to BOW: Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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...
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Ep.52 | How's it going? IL Public Land Buck Returns, MO Waterfowl and CWD Deer Season Success
Hunting Illinois
The crew have been busy getting out for the first firearm deer season. Dan shot his personal best buck, but was unable to find it. Jason is figuring out a new spot and finding new deer bedding areas. Curtis ran to MO for a memorable waterfowl hunt with his family. Dan got to tag along with his brother for a successful CWD Deer hunt with his brother in the suburbs of St. Louis. We hope you are getting out and having as much fun as we are. Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars,...
info_outlineIn 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...