Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
09/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 14:07
Spoon River State Forest accepting applications for disabled deer hunt Oct. 17-18
SPRINGFIELD - Spoon River State Forest in Knox County is accepting applications for the shotgun deer hunt for people with disabilities through Oct. 2. The hunt will take place Oct. 17-18.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 1925 as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes. Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov and follow us on Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn .
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