New License Year Has Begun: Anglers and hunters are reminded that the new license year for Illinois fishing, hunting, and sportsman combination licenses began April 1. Those licenses are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR web site (www.dnr.state.il.us), or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). By going online, license buyers can use American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or E-Check and print their own license or receipt