In this episode the team goes over how they made out bird hunting in the early September heat! Hear how they went about getting out dove, goose, and teal hunting over the past few weeks. Did you get out at all? How did you do?

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

Youth Waterfowl Application - https://v3-wp.huntillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Youth_Waterfowl_Hunting_Application_Instructions.pdf

IRAP Small Game - https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/irap/small-game-hunting.html

IRAP Waterfowl - https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/irap/waterfowl-hunting.html Public Duck and Goose Lottery 2 - https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/waterfowl/onlinepermitapplication.html

Illinois Hunt Camp - 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 season and program updates. Discuss our first successful squirrel hunt camp and go over some of the most common hunting and wildlife management conspiracies.

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

Youth Waterfowl Application - https://v3-wp.huntillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Youth_Waterfowl_Hunting_Application_Instructions.pdf

IRAP Small Game - https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/irap/small-game-hunting.html

IRAP Waterfowl - https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/irap/waterfowl-hunting.html

Public Duck and Goose Lottery 2 - https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/waterfowl/onlinepermitapplication.html

Illinois Hunt Camp - 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 the team talks about the appeal of hunting out west, how they go about planning their applications to get point, and some opportunities that exist without any points. If you ever were interested about heading west to go hunting elk, mule deer, pronghorn, or even some turkeys, this is a good place to start to understand what it may take.

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!