The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging Illinoisans to get into hunting with something a little easier—squirrel hunting. IDNR Wildlife Chief Mike Wefer says it’s a great way to get into hunting for the first time. 

Wefer says squirrel hunting is relatively inexpensive and you can learn the basics of hunting like being quiet, listening for activity, assessing habitat, and sneaking. 

With squirrel hunting season underway, Wefer says some of the best squirrel recipes include squirrel meat wrapped in bacon and grilled with barbeque sauce.  More information is available at huntillinois.org.