Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
10/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2026 08:56
Sand Ridge State Forest to hold trapping permit drawing Oct. 31
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public drawing for the allocation of trapping permits at Sand Ridge State Forest at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sand Ridge State Forest headquarters at 25847 County Road 2300N in Topeka. Individuals whose names are selected in the drawing must be present to receive a permit.
Trapping will be permitted in designated areas of the state forest from the statewide trapping season opening date through the statewide closing date.
Two names may be listed on each permit, and only individuals whose names appear on the permit will be authorized to trap. All individuals entering the drawing must have a current or previous-year trapping license in their possession.
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 1925 as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes. Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov and follow us on Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn .
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