Bow hunters are now welcome to use crossbows while hunting deer in illinois throughout the season. The illinois department of natural resources idnr is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 20192020 waterfowl seasons and beyond. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Special youth hunts taking place through the youth waterfowl hunting permit, or other youth only hunts at idnr sites, are only open to youth hunters age 1017. Walkin hunting is limited to about a dozen smaller subunits totaling only a few thousand acres out of the tens of thousands of acres of waterfowl management areas. Illinois hunters will have a 60day duck hunting season and goose seasons ranging from 48 to 70 days, depending on the zone. Hunting and trapping regulations includes waterfowl regs. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site utility links idnr home. Limits are set for each species and hunting or trapping season. Illinois waterfowl season dates for 201819 september canada goose. Waterfowl hunting also called wildfowling or waterfowl shooting in the uk is the practice of hunting ducks, geese, or other waterfowl for food and sport.
Illinois snow goose hunting willow creek waterfowl. Illinois hunting seasons, 20192020 during illinois hunting seasons, youll find a variety of standard game animals, including deer, turkey, rabbit and other small game. The illinois dnr has announced waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 201718 seasons the seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season, 99. To conserve this special place, and safeguard the experience for all we ask you to observe the public use regulations and hunting regulations. Federal grand jury indicts five illinois men on charges of illegal waterfowl hunting in fulton county. Illinois waterfowl hunting dates for 2018 2019 released. Federal regulations are more restrictive for waterfowl hunting than for hunting doves and other migratory game birds. Sep 07, 2019 flooding brings new challenges to waterfowl hunters in missouri and illinois sep 19, 2019 with areas on both sides of the river still inaccessible, many public and private land hunters will be. When i was 23 i attended swan mountain guide training in montana. Oct 03 2020 to oct 11 2020 nov 11 2020 to feb 06 2021. To obtain an entry permit, all hunters in your party must have the following. Order federal duck stamps by calling 18007826724 or by visiting the federal duck stamps website and following the directions to the proper links. The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season, 101 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the south central zone, and 82 days of canada goose hunting opportunity. Hunters do not have to check in during these dates, and blinds and hunt units are available on a firstcome firstserved.
Upland and waterfowl hunts can also be added to any october or november deer hunt. Daily bag limit 2 possession limit 6 note that the goose zone line between north and central for canada geese in cook, will and grundy counties is different than the duck zone line. Contact the refuge office for application information at 6189973344. Hunt large canada geese or fast action snow geese during our canada and snow goose seasons.
Quincy if alan anderson could offer the illinois department of natural resources a suggestion, it would be to start the waterfowl hunting season as late as week into november. Illinois waterfowl harvest, hunter activity, and attitudes. Illinois waterfowl hunts the gander hill goose club welcomes the opportunity to serve your illinois waterfowl hunting needs to the best of our ability. Specialuse permits may be issued for compatible secondary uses upon approval of the refuge manager. The illinois dnr has announced waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 201718 seasons. While there are duck hunting opportunities throughout the season at both refuges, if you want to see the big show, timing is crucial. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season, 100 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the south central zone, and 88 days of canada goose.
Jul 25, 2016 the proposed seasons for waterfowl hunting in illinois are out. C hunters must sign in, sign out, and report harvest. Go to our late season whitetail hunting page for more details. The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season, 101 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the south central zone, and 82 days of canada goose. With over 60 acres of flooded corn and millet, 90 acres of lakes for hunting and refuge and 21 pits and blinds at our members disposal, its no wonder waterfowl hunting is our specialty. Everything you need to plan your illinois hunting trips for 2020. Office of law enforcement waterfowl hunting and baiting. Also, be sure to follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations regarding seasons and bag limits. Refuge hunting and fishing seasons generally follow state seasons and regulations. Landowners or lessees, hunting on farmed land they own or lease, need to get a a federal duck stamp when hunting waterfowl, and a free hip registration number call 18666714499 for a hip number.
Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Oct 07, 2019 although illinois youth hunting licenses are available for hunters up to age 18, federal waterfowl hunting regulations do not allow hunters over age 17 to participate in youth hunts. Waterfowl baiting regulations apply to ducks, geese, swans, coots, and cranes. Hip harvest information program certification necessary. The hunting seasons usually begin in october and end in january. Ducks 6 ducks of any species but no more than 4 mallards no more than 2 hens, and not more than 3 wood ducks, 3 scaup, 2 redheads, 2 pintails, 2 canvasback, one black duck, and one mottled duck. Ducks traveling south from canadian and north dakota prairies will angle across minnesota, iowa and northern missouri before entering illinois and funneling down the mississippi and illinois rivers. The september 2019 early canada goose season is sept. Weve had a great waterfowl season so far and anticipate some great duck hunting action as we enter into the latter part of our illinois duck season.
Waterfowl gunners flock to southern illinois each fall when the canada goose season opens. See each of the species below for season information and bag limits. Waterfowl hunting regulations kentucky department of. Prepaid hunting pass not required for junior hunters type a oneday, two day or season pass for type a areas, or type a or b season pass for northeastern zone type b areas. Waterfowl dates and information 20192020 illinois digest. We have properties spanning across white, wayne, and hamilton counties in the fertile soils of southern illinois. Missouri and illinois 20192020 hunting seasons outdoors. Waterfowl hunting regulations before you head out to the field this season, remember to purchase your federal and state waterfowl stamps.
Waterfowl hunting zones and season structures for 20212025 will be selected in 2020. The above information is a partial list of rules and regulations. We want you to have the best illinois duck hunting and goose hunting experience of your life. The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september. Email and mail surveys were distributed in winter and spring 2019. The 201718 waterfowl season marks the second year of illinois current fiveyear schedule for waterfowl zone lines and season dates. The refuge is known for its waterfowl hunting, fishing and wildlife observation. For regular duck season id say about 90 percent of the public duck hunting in the illinois river valley requires a boat. Canada geese snowblueross geese whitefronted geese specklebellies youth waterfowl. The illinois river was a stronghold for market hunting, and when that was outlawed, many of the old market hunters became guides, taking out wealthy hunters from chicago, st. Pikes hunting club offers some of the finest duck and goose hunting you will find anywhere in a relaxed, friendly. The proposed seasons for waterfowl hunting in illinois are out. Illinois season dates and bag limits mazonia hunt club. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018.
The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the north and central zones 15 days in september, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of regular goose season, 101 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the south central zone, and 82 days of canada goose hunting opportunity in the south zone. Waterfowl hunts are available from late october to march 31st. Please see the declining mallards in the atlantic flyway pdf brochure for more information the canada goose season length in the northeast, west. The canada goose, snow goose, and whitefronted goose season is set by the fish and wildlife service each year and recently it has been opening in late november. Aug 07, 2017 additional details on the duck, goose, and other migratory bird hunting seasons will be available on the idnr website at. This years waterfowl hunting seasons will include a 70day canada goose hunting season in the north and central zones, a 48day canada goose hunting season in the south zone and a statewide 60day duck hunting season shooting hours are onehalf hour.
Waterfowl hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Idnr announces sites opening for 2019 youth waterfowl hunting. Buy your license find license agents, get applications or purchase licenses by phone or the internet. Texas duck season dates goose hunting custom goose call gander valley. Nov 16, 2018 last season, 72 percent of geese killed in illinois were giant canada geese. Farm with a well established duckgoose hunting club. The upland or waterfowl hunt needs to be before or after your deer hunting days during this time.
There is also walkin hunting available on large portions of the wma. The waterfowl hunting season is generally in the autumn and winter. This insert card was created at the request of illinois hunters from their opinions expressed in the 202014. Aug 29, 2018 illinois 16day 2018 statewide teal hunting season is sept. Waterfowl dates and information 20192020 illinois digest of. Illinois dnr sets waterfowl dates, bag limits outdoornews. Hunters must be present at the drawing to claim a blind and have the following at time of drawing registration. Wetland and waterfowl habitat management waterfowl information. Illinois offers online hunting permit registration and purchase, and permits are available for state residents and nonresidents. The hunting area is shaded on the chautauqua regulations and map. We utilize five wetlands, ranging from 6 acres to 12 acres, specifically designed for the purpose of flooding in the fall. In the autumn, the ducks and geese have finished raising their young and are migrating to warmer areas to feed.
Additional details on the duck, goose, and other migratory bird hunting seasons will be available on the idnr website at. Providing quality duck and goose hunting in the southern illinois quota zone for over 44 years. Illinois whitetail and waterfowl illinois deer hunting. In the off season i work as a landscaper, whenever october comes around i stop landscaping and start my hunting season with my bow until november then start my waterfowl season.
Many of our waterfowl hunters add a pheasant and quail hunt. Waterfowl hunting the waterfowl hunting site has been moved. Illinois canada goose hunting will run in conjunction with duck season but will continue through the end of january. Illinios duck hunting season is anticipated to open the last saturday in october, running 60 days consecutive, through december. Many types of ducks and geese share the same habitat, have overlapping or identical hunting seasons, and are hunted using the same methods. Species, season dates, bag limits daily, possession limits. Data were obtained for waterfowl harvest, hunter activity, and attitudes of hunters toward selected hunting regulations and other subjects. Aug 09, 2017 springfield, il the illinois department of natural resources idnr today announced waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 201718 seasons. Look below for more information on waterfowl reports and surveys, hunting regulations and other current issues. Waterfowl hunting at emiquon and chautauqua national wildlife. If you are looking for a place to hunt with friends or a way to entertain your clients, we would like to help you plan your trip. Illinois whitetail and waterfowl is located in white county, illinois. November 25, 2018 illinois duck hunting report duck numbers continue to increase as another major high pressure cold front passes through the mississippi river bottoms. Shooting hours for the september teal season are different from the regular season, starting at sunrise a halfhour later than regular season until sunset.
The main waterfowl migration flyways in illinois pass through the central zone, making it a hotbed for duck and goose hunting. During waterfowl season, hunters are require an entry permit. Here is the word on what will again be liberal hunting season from the idnr. Federal migratory bird hunting stamp duck stamp hip endorsement included automatically with purchase of the waterfowl hunting license. Waterfowl hunting opportunities at sloughs wma include online quota hunt draws, weekly onsite drawings, and seasonlong blind drawings. Latest dates for the duck hunting season illinois 20162017.
Waterfowl hunting coulterville, illinois gander hill. Waterfowl hunting can be found on the sauerheber, jenny hole, highland creek and grassy pondpowels lake units of sloughs wma. Hunting seasons are set by the us fish and wildlife service in the united states. Wisconsin is a great waterfowl hunting state and one of the reasons is your enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. Since then my passion has expanded to hunting waterfowl, small game, and white tail deer.
Shutterstock image last season waterfowl hunting in illinois was spotty at best in many areas of the state, but the big rivers the illinois and mississippi held far more than their usual share of migratory ducks. Consult the crab orchard national wildlife refuge hunting and public use regulations for more details. Due to a slow, but steady decline in mallards across the northeastern united states, the mallard daily bag limit has reduced from 4 birds 2 hens per day to 2 birds 1 hen per day. Hunting waterfowl is allowed in accordance with illinois state and refuge hunting regulations in the liverpool lake public hunting area of the refuge. The majority of the canada geese migrate into the area during late december. Their abundance lead to the creation of the conservation order snow goose season. Waterfowl hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10.
The seasons include 60day duck seasons in each of the states four waterfowl. Property has 6 pits and 2 cabins for your hunters, irrigations system and barn. With nearly 100 years combined experience in waterfowl hunting, we believe we know what duck hunters. If i had to pick dates for somebody to come here, id suggest early to midjanuary, says wirwa.
Ag fields supply the food these geese need to fuel up on their journey and amongst all of this prime illinois snow goose hunting habitat sits willow creek waterfowl. State regulations can be more restrictive than federal regulations. Illinois waterfowl hunting dates for 2018 capitol outdoors. What started as a hunting lease over 8 years ago, has blossomed into a topnotch outfitting service over the last 3 years.
Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10. Sep 05, 2019 illinois waterfowl season dates for 201920. Illinois duck, goose hunting seasons set to open video. Illinois dnr sets dates for waterfowl hunting seasons. Picture ducks working into the timber while standing in waistdeep water. Adult hunters assisting youths during the regular waterfowl seasons must have a permit to hunt small game, a missouri migratory bird hunting permit and a federal duck stamp. Enter your 9 digit customer number, then click button to load your customer.
Illinois 16day 2018 statewide teal hunting season is sept. Heartland lodge and illinois waterfowl hunting cannot be compared to any other duck hunting area in the united states. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. At an estimated population well into the millions, the snow goose migration is a sight to see.
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