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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.

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Wild About Illinois Fishes!

Family Cottidae - Sculpin Family

Family: Cottidae - Sculpins have a large mouth, large fanlike pectoral fins, one to four spines at the front of the gill cover, no or few scales and two dorsal fins.
     mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdii) [state threatened]
     banded sculpin (Cottus carolinae)
     slimy sculpin (Cottus cognatus)
     deepwater sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsonii)

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