Ep.73 | Reviewing the NDA 2026 Deer Report

Bonus Ep. | Beast Feast and Hunt Camp 2026 Announcements!

Learn all about our next Beat Feast event and get the latest update on Hunt Camp 2026! Register for Beast Feast: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beast-feast-2-tickets-1987521754069?aff=ebdsoporgprofile [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beast-feast-2-tickets-1987521754069?aff=ebdsoporgprofile] Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil [https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil] The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Ep.75 | Mentored Spring Turkey Hunting Updates

The team has been busy taking mentees on some of their first turkey hunts this spring. Hear how they went and what we have learned so far this season. LtH Deer Firearm permit webinar: https://youtu.be/XSsph84rqPo [https://youtu.be/XSsph84rqPo] IDNR Stops CWD sharp shooting program: https://dnr.illinois.gov/programs/cwd/illinois-chronic-wasting-disease-update.html [https://dnr.illinois.gov/programs/cwd/illinois-chronic-wasting-disease-update.html] Outdoor IL link: https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/ [https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/] Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil [https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil] The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Ep.74 | Starting a Career in Natural Resources?

Folks ask us all the time, how did we get here? How did we start working for the IL Learn to Hunt program? In this episode, we each go through our different career journeys and give tips on how we would do it again. If you or someone you know is interested in a career in natural recourses or if you are interested in hearing how people navigate their careers, this podcast is for you! Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Ep.73 | Reviewing the NDA 2026 Deer Report

We review the national deer harvest trends discussed in the National Deer Association's Deer Report 2026. We look at age structure of harvested deer, sex ratios, and methods of take. We also see how Illinois compares to other stats. These states provide a window into how whitetail management is being conducted throughout the country. The NDA Deer Report 2026: https://deerassociation.com/2026-deer-report/ [https://deerassociation.com/2026-deer-report/] Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil [https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil] The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!

Ep.72 | Remembering Outdoor Trailblazers

In this episode we go over some of our favorite outdoor personalities and trailblazers that we lost in 2025. Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil [https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil] The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE educational content, training webinars, and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. The Hunting Illinois podcast provides educational discussions with experts, review of animal ecology, hunting strategies, and so much more. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt!