IDNR pushes deer hunting safety

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to keep safety in mind when using tree stands as firearm deer season is set to begin later this week.  The IDNR urges hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field.  Tree stands are the number-one source of hunting-related accidents and death in Illinois.  So far during the fall 2024 hunting season, Illinois Conservation Police have documented one hunting-related death.