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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!