FIREARM DEER SEASON KICKS OFF FRIDAY IN ILLINOIS.

IT'S THE BUSIEST HUNTING SEASON OF THE YEAR, AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS REMINDING HUNTERS OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SAYS SPOKESPERSON TIM SCHWEIZER.

IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS, THERE ARE 15 COUNTIES WHERE HUNTERS WILL HAVE TO BRING THEIR HARVEST TO A CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CHECK STATION. THEY INCLUDE BOONE, CARROLL, KANE, DEKALB, GRUNDY AND MORE. 

A LIST OF C-W-D CHECK STATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: HUNT ILLINOIS DOT ORG.