Hunting Report
State and Federal Biologist conduct weekly aerial counts on the Ducks,Canada and Snow Goose populations in the Southern Illinois Quota Zone. Population counts and harvest date are available on a weekly basis. 800. GEESE99 (1.800.433.7399) Southern Illinois Waterfowl Aerial Surveys
Contact Information
For regulations and more information regarding state wildlife hunting please contact:
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources
Region 5 Office Headquarters
11731 Ste Highway 37
Benton, IL 62812
618.435.8138
dnr.illinois.gov
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Public Hunting. Permits are available at Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center on Rt 148 South in Marion daily from 8am-4:40pm. Daily permits are available 24 hours from the drop box located in front of the Visitors Center entrance.
Hunting and Fishing License Locations
Herrin Phillips 66
3225 Park
Herrin, IL 62948
618.993.0828
Dunn's Sporting Goods
1904 West Rendleman
Marion, IL 62959
618.997.3626
Wal-Mart
2705 Walton Way
Marion, IL 62959
618.997.5618
Wal-Mart
Highway 148 South
Herrin, IL 62948
618.942.7386
Rural King
1301 Enterprise Way Suite 80
Marion, IL 62959
618.993.0660
Hunting Club Information
Burn's Hunting Club
4062 South Wolfe Creek Rd.
Carbondale, IL 62901
P: 618.964.1806 or 618.525.8262
Burn's Hunting Club is 1.7 miles west of Route 148 on Grassy Rd. bordering south side of refuge. 4 pits for water hunting for Geese and Ducks, #1 total waterfowl harvest from 1988 to 2004. Duck/Goose $125/man, Guides available. Managers: Tom and Janet Burns.
D&M Hunting Club
10242 Limb Branch Lane
Marion, IL 62959
P: 618.993.8914
D&M Hunting Club is 2.6 miles south of Route 37. Turn west on Limb Branch Lane to end of road. 5 strategically placed dry, heated, concrete pits overlooking water. Hunt in decoyed spreads overlooking water. Hunt in decoyed spreads in excess of 200 dozen, ducks available. $100/hunter a day. Mandatory professional guides $20. Manager: Mark.
Paradise Acres
11280 Limb Branch Lane
Marion, IL 62959
P: 618.889.3825
Paradise acres is a waterfowl hunters paradise. Seasonal memberships and daily. Lodging available.
Country Kitchen
2805 West Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
P: pre-season 618.993.5750 or in-season 618.889.2734
Country Kitchen is .3 of a mile west of I-57 on West Main. Field hunting, decoy spreads at pits, adjacent to Crab Orchard Refuge. 4 pits. $65/day. Guides available. Manager: Harry Fluck
Glenn's Hunting Club
9336 Old Route 13 and Bainridge Trail
Marion, IL 62959
P: pre-season 270.826. 4364 or in-season 618.997.6119
Glenn's Hunting Club has clean, dry and heated pits. Yearly membership and day hunting available. Excellent hunting in fields. Plus hunting in two pits over water. 3/4 mile on refuge frontage. Guides available $100 a hunter per day, $20 guide tip. Owner: Glenn Lancaster.
Pikes Hunting Club
7309 Route 37
Marion, IL 62959
P: 618.997.1124
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Pikes Hunting Club is 1 mile south of Marion on Route 37 on west side of road. Hunt from heated pits over flooded corn, natural wetlands food plots. Over 2 miles of levees controlled water on 100 acres. 530 total acres devoted to waterfowl hunting, excellent duck hunting. Corporate rates and custom packages available. Manager: Terry and Steve Pike
Jake & Norb's Gun Club
7309 Route 37
Marion, IL 62959
P: 812.838.5732 or 812.455.3696
Bordering the Refuge on N.E. corner, "Traditional" hunting of the highest quality. Only 2 hunters per pit with experienced mandatory guides, two pits, 1-water access, 1000 decoys, free snacks. Over forty-two years as an experienced club.
Ralls Grove Hunting Club
15199 Ralls Grove Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
P: 618.996.2160
Duck and goose hunting, 2 blinds, waterfront, decoys and guide available. Lunch provided.
Licenses, Stamps and HIP
Hunters must have a current, valid hunting license, Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration/certification and Federal and State Migratory Waterfowl Stamps in their possession at all times when afield. Federal stamps must be signed in ink across the face of the stamp. Please refer to the 2010-2011 Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for exemptions and further information.
Annual Fees (including agent's fees)
Resident Hunting License........................................................$12.50
Non-resident Hunting License 5-day/regular..............$35.75 / $57.75
Resident Senior Hunting License...............................................$6.50
Apprentice Hunting License (Resident or Non-resident)............$7.50*
State Waterfowl Stamp.............................................................$15.50
Federal Waterfowl Stamp.........................................................$15.00**
Sportsman’s License (hunt-fish)...............................................$26.25
* This is a one-time, non-renewable license. It allows persons of any age under 17 to go hunting with any licensed hunter 21 or older. Those 18 and older can hunt with any family member or friend who is a validly licensed hunter. A hunter safety course is not needed to purchase this hunting license.
** Does not include agent’s fee which may be .50 or .75 .
A State Habitat Stamp is NOT required to hunt waterfowl
For more information check out the Williamson County Hunting Guide or IDNR website!
