Press Release - Thursday, March 20, 2025
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IDNR to offer fishing and hunting licenses and permits, schedules, and more at 2025 Illinois Deer Classic in Peoria March 21-23
IDNR to offer fishing and hunting licenses and permits, schedules, and more at 2025 Illinois Deer Classic in Peoria March 21-23
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will be at the 2025 Illinois Deer Classic at the Peoria Civic Center from Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23.
- Throughout the weekend IDNR staff will offer the following services at its booths:
- Hunting, fishing, and trapping license sales
- Stamp and over-the-counter permit sales
- Conservation police officers to answer questions about laws and best practices
- Wildlife staff to answer questions and provide information about wildlife diseases, herd culling, habitat improvement and more
- Safety education class schedules and locations
- Staff from IDNR's Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) will have information about public access for hunting and fishing on private property
- Deer, turkey, and morel pin sales
- Hunting and fishing digests
- Illinois state park guides and other free publications
The Peoria Civic Center is at 201 SW Jefferson Ave. in Peoria. Illinois Deer Classic hours are 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Go online for more details, including a complete list of vendors, activities, and admission information.
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