In this episode, we talk with Ron Slifer a Deer Tracker with 12 years of experience tracking over 100 deer per season. He discusses tips for new trackers, what to do after the shot to increase your chance of recovery, and describes a horrible hunting accident he was involved in to help educate others from making the same mistakes.

Learn more about Ron here: / 100047014855160

Learn about the IL Deer Trackers Network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/41915...

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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!

In this episode, the team goes over the outlook for deer rut, waterfowl, and upland hunting. We also discuss some of our favorite rut hunting strategies and tactics.

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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!

In this episode we cover everything you need to know about this year's Hunt Camp Event on 9/28/24. Come and have an afternoon of fun and learning and maybe win a thing or two.

Learn more and get tickets for Hunt Camp here: www.illinoishuntcamp.com

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!

In this episode we cover all the public lotteries still open, upcoming LtH events, and how we are all getting ready NOW for the upcoming season. Get your "to-do" list ready after listening to a few of our tips.

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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!

In this episode we cover all the Illinois Hunting lotteries that you will need to apply for to hunt this fall. We also cover all the events IL Learn to Hunt has coming up!

Info on IRAP: https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation...

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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!

Four of our past participants quickly became friends and went on to have a Very successful turkey season, going 4 for 4. Hear about their various experiences harvesting birds on public and private lands. One of the group was able to utilize the Illinois Recreational Access Program. Thank you Ivan, Freddy, Jaime, and Pihero for sharing your stories.

After enjoying their experience so much, they wish to help others get into the outdoors and have founded FoxValley Caza Y Pesca (Fox Valley Fish and Hunt). Consider joining or sharing with other Spanish speaking friends, family, or others looking to find community and get into the outdoors. Their goal is to support Spanish and Non-Spanish speakers if they have questions about getting started.

FoxVally Caza Y Pesca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Learn more about IL Learn to Hunt here: 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!

In this episode the IL Learn to Hunt crew go over their mentored hunt in the Shawnee National Forest. They talk about how they each split up taking groups of mentees out for some of their first turkey hunts. Dan then discusses how his wife's first North Season Segment Hunt went. Jason then talks about the crazy morning that he had that lead to him having some early season success!

IL Learn to Hunt Links: 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!

In this episode the IL Learn to Hunt crew go over what turkey hunting gear they have used over the years. What gear they continue to use and what gear was not necessary and left in the truck. Come hear about what gear you might want to get you started in turkey hunting!

IL Learn to Hunt Links: https://linktr.ee/learntohuntil

IRAP: https://dnr.illinois.gov/conservation...

Trout Fishinghttps://www.ifishillinois.org/program...