Articles of Interest

Training and Hunting

• Instructions for Dog Training Permits (How to register for a Dog Training Permit in IL and WI)

• Des Plaines Dog Training Permit Instructions (How to register for a Dog Training Permit at Des Plaines SFWA)

• Public Land hunting instructions in Illinois

  • Instructions for using the 2019 IDNR Controlled Pheasant Hunt online permit system - https://dnr2.illinois.gov/controlledhunt/

    • 1. Click on applications

    • 2. Click on controlled pheasant hunts

    • 3. Enter the customer number from your hunting license, add phone # and email address

    • 4. Select area from the drop down box (Des Plaines is first), select date from the drop down box,

    • 5. Select number of hunters (permits), number of Illinois hunters,
      Continue to check out

    • 6. Enter required information and review

    • 7. Be sure to click the box authorizing the purchase

    • 8. Print the permit
      You need to go back to step 3 for additional permits
      At check in on the morning of the hunt be sure to have your permit, hunting license and photo ID

• Directions to Desplaines Conservation Area

First Aid for Canines

• Cleaning your dog after sprayed by a skunk

• First Aid for K9s

AKC hunting tests articles

• What is an AKC Pointing Breed Hunting Test by the AKC?

• How to find an AKC hunting test?

• Real Purpose of Hunting Tests

• Ten suggestions for AKC Hunting Test Handlers

Nutrition/Care

• Feeding and Hydration Management Considerations for Your Canine Athlete
  by Steve Ries