What we do
Illinois Learn to Hunt is an R3 program focused on recruiting, retaining, and reengaging hunters since 2017. We are funded by by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and are housed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’re a collaborative effort between the Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and are designed to provide free education and workshop opportunities to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, waterfowl, and other game in Illinois.
109+ workshops
33+ webinars
48+ podcast episodes
213+ mentored hunts
4,685+ in-person attendees
1,326,382 contacts through program offerings
7 years running
Who we are
Program Manager
R3 Workshop Coordinator
R3 Workshop Coordinator
Leader, Human Dimensions Program
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have!
Program email address
Reports
To view Learn to Hunt program annual reports, visit the links below.