Over-the-counter deer firearm permit sales begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Due to recent software updates beyond IDNR’s control, some vendors may have limited availability to print permits and licenses. IDNR is working closely with the license system provider to quickly address the issue for those vendors. To locate unaffected vendors, use the agent locator at https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator.

Conservation Program Contacts

Office/Program Area(s)	Staff	Contact Information
Office Director	Chris Young	217-993-1650
Conservation Programs
CREP Conservation Stewardship Program IL Recreational Access Program (IRAP)	Justin Ramey (CREP) Josh Nickelson (CSP) Tammy Miller (IRAP)	217-299-4461 217-782-0097 217-524-1266
Wetlands (wetland dependent wildlife, conservation planning) Wetland Regulations	Mike Wefer	217-557-0475
Illinois Wildlife Action Plan	Leon C. Hinz	217-785-8297
Biological Stream Ratings	Ann Holtrop	217-785-4325
Federal Aid	Jennifer Wellman	217-785-8771
Division of Fisheries I Fish Illinois	Michael McClelland	217-782-6424
Division of Forest Resources Urban and Community Forestry- Grants & Info	Tom Gargrave, Chief	217-782-2894
Division of Natural Heritage Endangered Species Recovery Illinois Invasive Plant Species Council Illinois Natural Areas Inventory - Natural History Survey Illinois Natural Areas Inventory - US Forest Service Invasive Species Natural Heritage Database Prairie Ridge State Natural Area	Ann Holtrop	217-785-4325
Division of Wildlife Resources	Mike Wefer	217-557-0475
Endangered Species Protection Board	Director	217-785-8547
Nature Preserves Commission	Director	217-785-8686

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