Each year we here at Capitol Outdoors look forward to the notification from the Nature Conservancy about waterfowl permit applications. Below you'll see how you can apply for this awesome waterfowl hunting experience. This application process is a little different so please READ CAREFULLY before submitting. Good luck to all those that apply. Before you read the following check out some of our past experiences out at Emiquon waterfowl hunting: Adapting the Outdoors Waterfowl Hunt & Waterfowl Hunt at Emiquon
Public Waterfowl Hunt Rules and Information (Revised 26 September 2017)
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 10, 2017
The Emiquon Preserve is private property owned and managed by the Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy for ecological purposes. Waterfowl hunting is offered as a public service. For this hunting program, any and all decisions of Conservancy staff or designees are final, and anyone failing to abide by written rules or instructions from Conservancy staff or designees may have hunting privileges at this Preserve revoked. The Conservancy retains the right to modify these rules and to terminate this program at any time without prior notice.
Drawing Application Process
➢ Name -Address -Phone Number -Email Address
➢ Advanced drawing(s) you are applying for: Public, Disabled or Youth
➢ Date(s) (See Below)
➢ NOTE: Applicants do not choose their hunting site, instead The Nature Conservancy will assign hunting sites and provide a map to those selected.
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 10.
4. Individuals should only apply once and list all dates they want to hunt.
5. Registering by phone is not permitted.
6. Failure to include all information may disqualify you from the drawing.
Public waterfowl hunting dates:
October: 28, 31. November: 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30. December: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26.
Youth Date:
October 21.
Disabled Individuals Dates:
Disabled Individuals Dates:
November 1, 15, 29 and December 13
2017 Waterfowl Hunting Rules:
1. All hunters must have completed and deposited a “Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waiver for 2017” to access the hunting area (signed by a parent, guardian or adult designee of parent or guardian for hunters under 18 years of age). All Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waivers must be deposited in the black lock box prior to hunting. The black lock box is 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
2. Each hunter must individually sign in on the “2017 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 individually sign out and record their harvest in the “2017 Daily Hunter Harvest Register”. Failure to sign in and out could make you ineligible for future hunts.
3. You MUST notify us within 48 hours prior to the date you were drawn if you are unable to hunt. Failure to notify may eliminate you from future hunting/drawings.
4. Hunting will be allowed only in areas designated by Conservancy staff. Hunters must stay within their pre-assigned hunting areas and within 25 yards of their stake (see map) and must remain a minimum of 200 yards from any other group. Parking is allowed only at designated areas on the Preserve. Participants may drive only on established/marked roadways. Maps of hunting and parking areas are available on our website: nature.org/EmiquonHunting. Note: Parking for each site is limited please see map for details.
5. Currently the Conservancy does not charge a fee for public waterfowl hunting at this Preserve. Becoming a member of the Conservancy is encouraged.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Hunters must observe all State and Federal waterfowl regulations. Conservancy staff or designees may be present andviolations will be reported to the Conservation Police.
11. 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.
12. Collecting and/or removing the following are prohibited: rocks, plants, fossils, plant materials, animals (other than legally taken waterfowl), and artifacts.
13. 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.
14. Only watercraft properly registered with the state are allowed on the lake.
15. 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.
16. All gear must be removed from the Preserve each day.
17. Hunting ends promptly at 12:00 noon and hunters must vacate the Preserve by 1:00 PM.
• 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 Illinois Rivers Program Office at Emiquon 309.547.2730 during office hours (Monday through Thursday).
2017 Waterfowl Hunting Rules:
1. All hunters must have completed and deposited a “Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waiver for 2017” to access the hunting area (signed by a parent, guardian or adult designee of parent or guardian for hunters under 18 years of age). All Waterfowl Hunting Liability Waivers must be deposited in the black lock box prior to hunting. The black lock box is 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
2. Each hunter must individually sign in on the “2017 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 individually sign out and record their harvest in the “2017 Daily Hunter Harvest Register”. Failure to sign in and out could make you ineligible for future hunts.
3. You MUST notify us within 48 hours prior to the date you were drawn if you are unable to hunt. Failure to notify may eliminate you from future hunting/drawings.
4. Hunting will be allowed only in areas designated by Conservancy staff. Hunters must stay within their pre-assigned hunting areas and within 25 yards of their stake (see map) and must remain a minimum of 200 yards from any other group. Parking is allowed only at designated areas on the Preserve. Participants may drive only on established/marked roadways. Maps of hunting and parking areas are available on our website: nature.org/EmiquonHunting. Note: Parking for each site is limited please see map for details.
5. Currently the Conservancy does not charge a fee for public waterfowl hunting at this Preserve. Becoming a member of the Conservancy is encouraged.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Hunters must observe all State and Federal waterfowl regulations. Conservancy staff or designees may be present andviolations will be reported to the Conservation Police.
11. 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.
12. Collecting and/or removing the following are prohibited: rocks, plants, fossils, plant materials, animals (other than legally taken waterfowl), and artifacts.
13. 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.
14. Only watercraft properly registered with the state are allowed on the lake.
15. 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.
16. All gear must be removed from the Preserve each day.
17. Hunting ends promptly at 12:00 noon and hunters must vacate the Preserve by 1:00 PM.
• 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 Illinois Rivers Program Office at Emiquon 309.547.2730 during office hours (Monday through Thursday).
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