A central Illinois outdoors official says they are noticing an increase in fishing and hunting thanks to easier access to licensing.

Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Capt. John Williamson indicates they have seen an increase in activity thanks to outdoorsmen or aspiring outdoorsmen being able to get licenses through the DNR website and app.

The spring trout fishing season recently opened and those fishing license renewals came up on April 1.

dnr.illinois.gov has all the licensing information and regulations. You can also apply for those licenses online or through the Illinois Outdoors app.