IDNR notes special dates

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources notes the following upcoming events:

Jan. 15. Pheasant, quail and partridge season closes, south zone. Last day of archery deer and turkey seasons.

Jan. 17. Applications can be made online (through Feb. 20) for youth spring turkey special hunt permits.

Jan. 22. Rabbit season closes, south zone.

Jan. 25. Red fox, gray fox, badger, coyote, raccoon, opossum, skunk, weasel, mink and muskrat trapping season closes, south zone.

Jan. 31. Canada, snow and white-fronted goose season closes, south zone. Red and gray fox hunting season closes, statewide.

Feb. 1. Conservation order light goose season opens, south zone.

Feb. 9. Last day to apply for spring turkey permits, third lottery.