The busy hunting seasons are nearly in full swing and local outdoor authorities are reminding hunters to be safe.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman is reminding hunters to visit huntillinois.org for resources and information about any public areas they are looking to hunt on this fall.

New this year for outdoorsmen is a three-year license. Officer Workman reminds of the limits for deer.

Additionally, one of the biggest calls for caution among hunters is to make sure tree stands are secure. Officer Workman indicates they occasionally get called to the scene where tragedy has struck because a tree stand was not secured properly.

Workman reminds, for all things hunting in Illinois, visit huntillinois.org. You can also follow the Department of Natural Resources on Facebook and Instagram.