Welcome to Illinois Department of Natural Resources

To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, to register a watercraft or snowmobile, or to obtain a license for any outdoor activities.

Annual and new events at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources parks, natural areas and historic sites.

View course options and register for boating, hunting, snowmobile, and trapper safety education courses

Information about educational materials for classroom use. grant oppurtunities, and workshops.    

Comprehensive resource for IDNR hunting site information, planning your hunt, license requirements, and much more.

Here is your comprehensive digest for all hunting and trapping material.

To serve, protect, and educate.

Target Illinois Poachers -  Report violations or call 1-877-2DNRLAW

Pick-a-park-reserve a campsite, shelter, or cabin. Find an activity or plan a trip.

Illinois State Museum-Research and Collection Center, Dickson Mounds and Lockport Gallery.        

Visit the many historic sites from the "Land of Lincoln" to an ancient city at "Cahokia Mounds".

Solve wildlife issues, prevent problems, report unusal wildlife and more.    

Visit CICADA for information, guidance, and more related to wildlife-friendly development practices.

Instructions for applying for a grant or for vendors wishing to do business with IDNR.

Monthly newsletter with a message from Director Natalie Phelps Finnie.

Información general sobre nuestro Departamento, incluyendo parques y sitios históricos, servicios y programas, oportunidades de trabajo, obtención de licencias de pesca y caza, registro de embarcaciones y más.