Illinois
The Prairie State has 1.31 million hunters and anglers who spend $2.34 billion annually and support 31,597 jobs. Working with CSF in a coordinated effort to protect and promote the sportsmen’s traditions in Illinois are members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Illinois please contact Upper Midwestern States Manager Nick Buggia.
Illinois State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus
Illinois Members — Your representatives in Congress.
Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Caucus Leadership — Your local representatives in state government
Media Alerts
- Prescribed Burning Awareness Week Celebrated in the Land of LincolnApr 18
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources to Review the Definition of Muzzleloading RiflesAug 2
- Illinois: Legislation to Expand Apprentice & Youth Deer Hunting opportunities heads to Governor’s DeskJun 17 View more media alerts »
Reports and Data
- 2018 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact ReportSep 4
- Illinois: American System of Conservation Funding Fact SheetMar 28
- 2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - IllinoisMar 1 View more recent reports »
Your opinion counts
Studies conducted at both the state and federal level have found that the number of hunters and trappers have been on a generally declining trend over the past several decades. To increase recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of hunters and trappers, which initiative do you think would have the greatest impact?
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