2022-2023 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report

Miller, Craig A.; Walberg, Eric M.; Stephens, Lauren J.; Williams, Brent D.

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Title

2022-2023 Illinois Hunter Harvest Report

Author(s)

• Miller, Craig A.
• Walberg, Eric M.
• Stephens, Lauren J.
• Williams, Brent D.

Issue Date

2023-11-30

Keyword(s)

• Hunter Harvest Report
• Illinois
• surey

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

A random sample of 5,000 Illinois resident hunters was selected from adult 2021 Illinois resident Habitat Stamp and hunting license holders. Selected individuals were mailed an 8-page self-administered questionnaire designed to query hunters about their hunting activities and harvest in Illinois. We received 1,840 questionnaires, 1,596 of which were usable, for a 33% response rate. Illinois resident license sales decreased 3% from 2021-22 (242,289) to 235,564 for the 2022-23 seasons. Total days afield rabbit, wild quail, wild pheasant, crow, groundhog, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, turkey, deer, raccoon, red fox, and coyote. Harvest increased for 3 game species (rabbit, woodcock, and opossum) from 2021-22. Hunters were also asked questions regarding hunting activity and harvest in Illinois, proposed hunting regulations, and perceived effects of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) on deer hunting. Estimates of wild quail and pheasant harvested beginning with the 2011-12 season were calculated differently than previous estimates to include harvest of captive-raised birds distinct from wild birds, so comparisons with seasons prior to 2011-12 are to be made with caution.

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

INHS Technical Report 2024 (07)

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration W-112-R-32

Copyright and License Information

This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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