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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 Acipenseridae - Sturgeon Family

Family Acipenseridae - Sturgeons have a skeleton made of cartilage, even though they are considered bony fishes. The mouth is located on the bottom side of the shovel-shaped head. The tail fin is deeply forked. Four large barbels are located on the bottom of the snout.
     lake sturgeon (Huso fulvescens) [state endangered]
     pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) [federally endangered]
     shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus)

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