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Start Date
Saturday, November 09, 2024
End Date
Saturday, November 09, 2024
Title
Youth Pheasant Hunts and Wingshooting Clinics - Nov. 9, 2024
- Iroquois County State Wildlife Area in Iroquois County on Saturday, Nov. 9
- Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County on Saturday, Nov. 9
- Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County on Saturday, Nov. 9
Description
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 can apply now for upcoming youth wingshooting clinics and pheasant hunts scheduled at three Illinois state parks, including:
Young hunters will participate in a clinic in the morning taught by wingshooting instructors certified by the National Sporting Clays Association and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Participants will practice safe shotgun handling and operation while advancing their wingshooting skills.
A pheasant hunt will take place in the afternoon. To participate, young hunters must have successfully completed an approved hunter safety course and have a valid hunting license.
Permits for the clinics and hunts are available through IDNR's controlled pheasant hunting online reservation system. Select "Click here for applications," then select "Illinois youth pheasant hunts" to apply. Hunters must review the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt Information and the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt Regulations on the controlled pheasant hunting website prior to applying.
For more information, visit the controlled pheasant hunting website.
Go online for the 2024 IDNR wingshooting calendar and registration information.
Event Type
Outdoor Event, Wingshooting Event, Youth Event
Location
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area in Iroquois County, at Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County, and Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County
DNR Park
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, at Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area, Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area
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