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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

Press Release - Thursday, March 20, 2025

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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