Illinois Waterfowl News

Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt is Dec. 26-27 - Nov. 03, 2010
Youth interested in a goose hunting experience during the December holiday break are encouraged to register for the 11th annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on Dec. 26-27. The youth goose hunt will be held at private waterfowl hunting clubs in Peoria, Fulton and Knox Counties.

IDNR Recommends Waterfowl Season Dates for 2010-11 - Jul. 14, 2010
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is recommending 60-day duck seasons in all zones, 85-day Canada goose seasons in the North and Central zones, and a 66-day Canada goose season in the South Zone for the 2010-11 waterfowl season.

IDNR Waterfowl Hunting 2009-2010 Seasons Announced - Jul. 30, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, IL ? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations Committee, this week, approved Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recommendations for 60-day duck seasons in each of the state?s three waterfowl hunting zones, along with Canada goose hunting seasons of 85 days in the North and Central zones and 66 days in the South Zone for the 2009-2010 waterfowl season.

IDNR Announces Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Site Drawings - Jun. 17, 2009
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blind site random drawings to be held at several public hunting areas in Illinois this summer.

Flooding Prompts Changes in 2008-09 Waterfowl Season Operations for Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area - Sep. 23, 2008
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced changes in this year’s waterfowl hunting program at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area caused by significant flooding at the site.