2023-2024 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report

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

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Title

2023-2024 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report

Author(s)

• Miller, Craig A.
• Walberg, Eric M.
• Stephens, Lauren J.
• Williams, Brent D.
• Pallazza, Samantha

Issue Date

2024-11-30

Keyword(s)

• Communication
• Harvest
• Hunting activity
• Satisfaction
• Habitat Stamp
• Hunting license
• Questionnaire
• Game species
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources
• Attitudes
• Opinions
• Youth Hunt

Date of Ingest

2025-09-17T11:26:45-05:00

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

A random sample of 5,000 Illinois resident hunters was selected from adult 2022 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 1,873 questionnaires, 1,726 of which were usable, for a 36% response rate. Illinois resident license sales increased from 2022-23 (235,564) to 239,050 for the 2023-24 seasons. Total days afield increased for rabbit, wild quail, wild pheasant, groundhog, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, turkey, deer, raccoon, red fox, and coyote. Harvest increased for 9 game species (wild pheasant, groundhog, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, turkey, deer, raccoon, red fox, and coyote) from 2022-23. Hunters were also asked questions regarding hunting activity and harvest in Illinois, proposed hunting regulations, and communication with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). 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 2024 (27)

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

technical report

Language

eng

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration W-112-R-33

Copyright and License Information

This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been 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 required.

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