There's a change for the fall 2024 bow hunting season in parts of central Illinois. 

Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officer Trent Reeves indicates DNR officers are getting ready for the upcoming hunting season after a busy boating season.

Population control drives the number of permits given each season but Officer Reeves explains there's also a new policy for this year's harvest around the number of does allowed to be taken during bow hunting.

It's not too late to do a once-over of those tree stands and other hunting equipment. Officer Reeves implores hunters to give those stands a good inspection as that is one of the top calls they receive.

Get more information at dnr.illinois.gov.