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2021-2022 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report

Miller, Craig A. ; Walberg, Eric M. ; Stephens, Lauren J. ; Williams, Brent D.

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Title
2021-2022 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report
Author(s)
  • Miller, Craig A.
  • Walberg, Eric M.
  • Stephens, Lauren J.
  • Williams, Brent D.
Issue Date
2022-11-30
Keyword(s)
Hunting activity, harvest, satisfaction, wildlife disease
Geographic Coverage
Illinois
Abstract
A random sample of 5,000 Illinois resident hunters was selected from adult 2021 Illinois resident Habitat Stamp and hunting license holders. Selected individuals were mailed an 8-page self-administered questionnaire designed to query hunters about their hunting activities and harvest in Illinois. We received 2,182 questionnaires, 1,974 of which were usable, for a 41% response rate. Illinois resident license sales decreased 3% from 2020-21 (249,554) to 242,289 for the 2021-22 seasons. Total days afield decreased for rabbit, wild quail, dove, fox squirrel, raccoon, gray fox, and coyote. Harvest increased for 8 game species (wild pheasant, dove, woodcock, crow, gray squirrel, turkey, red fox, and opossum) from 2020-21. Hunters were also asked questions regarding hunting activity and harvest in Illinois, proposed hunting regulations, impacts of COVID19 on hunting, and perceived effects of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) on deer hunting. Estimates of wild quail and pheasant harvested beginning with the 2011-12 season were calculated differently than previous estimates to include harvest of captive-raised birds distinct from wild birds, so comparisons with seasons prior to 2011-12 are to be made with caution.
Publisher
Illinois Natural History Survey
Series/Report Name or Number
INHS Technical Report 2023 (34)
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration W-112-R-31
Copyright and License Information
This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested

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