Yea you can check it in either at the nearest checki-in station or I believe you can check it in online throught this DNR link!
IDNR CheckIN

Online check-in is SUPER easy and saves a lot of time. Just hope it doesn't get abused.

"To some the woods is just a place. But to others, it's a second home."
Check me out on YouTube. I will hopefully be getting one up a week!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGESEomotionSWnjt13juA