Labor Day overlaps this year with the start of the hunting season, which means DNR can be stretched thin between hunters and boaters. 

On the WHOW Morning Show, Friday, DNR Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman told Regional Radio that they were approved to hire 11 new officers. He notes that the overlapping boating season and hunting seasons can cause things to be tough. 

Workman says while it's still work, he loves the job because they get a lot of freedom when it comes to scheduling and the environments they are policing. 

Between Labor Day boating and the fall hunting season, there are plenty of safety tips to make sure your trips go smoothly, and we'll have more on that next week on Regional Radio. 

If you're interested in becoming a DNR Conservation Police Officer, follow the link below to find the hiring page. 

http://dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/employmentopportunities.html