Nature Conservancy Offers Opportunity for Waterfowl Hunters
Looking for a opportunity to go waterfowl hunting? Emiquon owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy will be having a drawing to allocate will be doing there annual draw.
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Waterfowl hunting opportunities (Public, Disabled and Youth) for the Nature Conservancy’s Emiquon Preserve will be awarded via advanced drawing with registration by mail or email due by October 5, 2016
Drawing Application Process
1. To apply for any Advanced Drawing, email or mail the following:
- Name -Address -Phone Number -Email Address
- Advanced drawing(s) you are applying for: Public, Disabled or Youth
- Date(s) (See Below)
- Hunting sites will be assigned randomly by the Conservancy and a map will be provided to those selected to hunt.
2. Email above to csmith@tnc.org or mail to Illinois Rivers Program Office, 11304 N. Prairie Road, Lewistown, IL 61542.
3. Applications must be received by October 5, 2016. Drawings will be on October 6.
4. Individuals should only apply once listing all dates they want to hunt.
5. Registering by phone is not permitted.
7. Failure to include all information may disqualify you from the drawing(s).
Public waterfowl hunting dates:
October: 22, 25, 27, 29.
November: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29.
December: 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 20.
Youth Date: October 15.
Disabled Individuals Dates: October 28, November 4 and 18, and December 2.
2016 Rules:
1. Currently the Conservancy does not charge a fee for public waterfowl hunting at this Preserve. Becoming a member of the Conservancy is encouraged.
2. All hunters must sign and submit an Emiquon “Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waiver for 2016”to access the hunting area (signed by a parent, guardian or adult designee of parent or guardian for hunters under 18 years of age). Prior to hunting signed Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waivers must be deposited in the black lock box located at a small shed in the Visitor Use Area just east of state Routes 78/97 and about one-half mile north of Dickson Mounds Museum Road
3. Each hunter must personally sign in on the “2016 Daily Hunter Harvest Register” located at a small shed in the Visitor Use Area (see map) just east of state Routes 78/97 and about one-half mile north of Dickson Mounds Museum Road prior to hunting. After hunting each person must personally sign outand record their harvest in the “2016 Daily Hunter Harvest Register”. Failure to sign in or out could make you ineligible for future hunts.
4. Hunting will be allowed only in areas designated by Conservancy staff. Hunters must stay within their pre-assigned hunting areas and within 500 feet of their stake (see map) and must remain a minimum of 200 yards from any other group. Participants may drive only on established/marked roadways. Parking is allowed only at designated areas. No parking is allowed along Clark Road.
5. Any hunter under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The responsible adult assumes liability for all actions of the minor and must accompany said minor at all times while on the Preserve.
6. This Preserve has drainage ditches that may be hidden from view under the water. Always keep in mind the location of ditches. Observe extreme caution when wading in any waters.
7. Only artificial blind materials such as lay outs or camouflage netting are allowed. No person may bring natural blind materials onto the Preserve. There shall be no cutting, breaking or clearing of vegetation.
8. The use of Other Power Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMDs) (utility vehicles, ATVs, Segways, golf carts, etc.) on this property has been assessed in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. OPDMDs are prohibited except on disabled individual hunting dates.
9. Hunters must observe all State and Federal waterfowl regulations. Conservancy staff or designees may be present and violations will be reported to the Conservation Police.
10. The following are prohibited: Gas-powered motors (not even on the boat); unnecessary shooting or shooting at targets; possession of alcohol; dumping of ashes, trash, garbage, chemical waste or other materials; camping; fishing; and open fires.
11. Collecting and/or removing the following are prohibited: rocks plants, fossils, plant materials, animals (other than legally taken waterfowl), and artifacts.
12. Law Violations or failing to abide by written rules or instructions from Conservancy staff or designees constitutes trespassing and may cause hunting privileges to be revoked.
13. Only registered watercraft allowed on the lake.
14. Respect the privilege of hunting on this private property and the rights and safety of fellow hunters. Remove all spent shotgun casings and litter from your hunting site.
15. All gear must be removed from the Preserve each day.
16. Hunting ends promptly at 12:00 noon and hunters must vacate the Preserve by 1:00 PM.
17. These rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.
· It is approximately 6 miles to the nearest hospital—Mason District Hospital in Havana(309.543.4431 or dial 911).
· To contact Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police call Fulton County Sheriff at 309.547.2277.
· For additional information, contact The Nature Conservancy’s Illinois River Program Office at Emiquon 309.547.2730 during office hours (Monday through Thursday).
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