Region V Office
11731 State Highway 37, Benton, IL 62812Â | (618) 435-8138
dnr.illinois.gov | dnr.fisheries@illinois.gov
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Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources.
Highlights
Buy Licenses & Permits Online
Licenses and permits available for online purchase for hunting, fishing and more.
Parks & Recreation
Illinois features many state parks, outdoor recreation, lodging, and historic sites.
Hunting & Trapping
Resources available about fishing and hunting rules and regulations including hunting preserves and where to find public hunting areas.
Education
Safety Courses – Visitors can learn about boating, hunting, trapping & others.
Outreach Education – IDNR features many educational resources including the ENTICE program that provides natural resources training for educators through hands-on, interdisciplinary workshops led by natural resources professionals and other educators.
Conservation and Preservation – Protect and save native species important to our ecosystems.
