Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Category: State government office in Springfield, Illinois

Address: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

Phone: +12177826302

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Tw Tw

Aug 18, 2022

The dnr lady raised her voice with me I asked her to not raise her voice then she hung up on me unbelievable are these public servants paid by our tax dollars?

Leroy Yoakam

Jul 25, 2022

it’s the government , no one cares ! nothings you can do ! the people means nothing to them it’s time to quit supporting them!

Michael Papiez

Apr 6, 2022

Never pick up the phones, been trying to reach them for two weeks now. And today I have been on hold for two hours without even speaking to anyone, going to see how long till they hang up on me. What a joke. Good luck with renews and registration of your watercraft.

Blagovest Stefanov

Nov 1, 2021

I guess they lost my boat registration documents. I am trying to get registration on a new boat for more than 1.5 years. They stopped responding to my emails and they don't pickup the phone. I wish there was a way to escalate my case.

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Questions & Answers

Dies one of those square floating devices with the straps on the side count as a life jacket? Also can I use a brick or a 2 liter filled with sand as an anchor for my 14 foot 1962 Durawave fishing boat?

Denise Durr | Oct 25, 2018
tracy bailey | Oct 25, 2019

No those square devices are NOT life jackets and do not count as one. You can use the brick or 2 liter if you wish just be sure you know where you are because you will NOT be anchored to anything. And you WILL BE MOVING with the current or the wind. Better spend a few dollars on the life jacket and a proper anchor before you go out in that boat.

Who would know information about the Old Plank Trail near Joliet. Thanks Carlo Hansen

Carlo Hansen | Aug 25, 2022
Amy Paoni | Sep 24, 2022

The library

Can I use goldfish for bait in Illinois??

Timothy Valentine | Jun 26, 2022
Cori Benton | Jun 26, 2022

Don't know y not you buy them just like minnow

I seek to have a (balance) scale to be "certified". Where on your web site would the standards - steps to certification be found? Is the a fee for this process ? How many pages of paperwork? What is the time limit of process? Name of personnel ?

mike priesbe | Nov 28, 2021
Valerie Taylor | Nov 28, 2021

I thought this was handled by the Department of Professional Regulations, like the gas pumps..but I am not 100 percent sure.

Are Fall Archery permits for Turkey still available? Are they good for any/all counties? Are they available on line?

Ken Lowery | Oct 24, 2021
Steve Cox | Oct 24, 2021

Go to idnr website

So we can go into the office then not just call?

eugene kostman | Oct 25, 2019
Drew Day (Morfio Lake) | Oct 25, 2019

It depends on what you're calling for. If it's hunting, fishing, or boat related you can definitely just walk in. If it's a unique question that can't be answered using the FAQ section on the website, you might want to call first before going in.

who own the boat with illinois numbers 2064 HG

Willie Peoples | Oct 25, 2019
Drew Day (Morfio Lake) | Oct 25, 2019

If you go into their office or call, you should be able to find out that information.

Do I need a fishing license in Illinois if I'm over 65 yrs old and disabled.

rick looper | Oct 25, 2019
Drew Day (Morfio Lake) | Oct 25, 2019

It depends on your disability. You'll have to call or go into the permit window to check.

Have been having issues with our neighbors dogs for the past 3 years, and they are aggressive pitbulls. The dogs keep getting loose, come on my property and also have been aggressive to others in our neighborhood. How do I get this resolved?

Strong Willed | Oct 25, 2019
tracy bailey | Oct 25, 2019

How about contacting animal control instead of natural resources for starters.

How to check on boat reidtration and title?

Tim Tupper | Oct 25, 2018
Tina O'Brien | Oct 24, 2021

Been waiting months for boat title and registration to come back

Can we stop in your office in Springfield to apply for a boat transfer of ownership in person?

Dave Finney | Oct 25, 2018
John Rekesius | Oct 25, 2018

Yes. There is visitor parking on the north side of the building. Go in the north entrance and the service counter is to your right.

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how do i check on the progress of a crossbow permit?

A Google User | Oct 25, 2018
Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Oct 25, 2018

On September 8, 2017 the Governor signed a bill legalizing crossbows as an archery device. There is no longer any specialized permit required to use a crossbow as a hunting device.

Can I use my unfilled deer firearm permit for last the late winter season and cwd season even if it's for another county

Pat Prestidge | Oct 25, 2018
GINA MARIE | Aug 25, 2022

No

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