State of Illinois
10/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2026 09:32
Trapper drawing at Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area in Logan County set for Oct. 20
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for one trapping permit at Edward R. Madigan State Park Area and James C. Helfrich State Wildlife Propagation Center near Lincoln.
Registration will begin at 6 p.m., with the drawing scheduled for 6:15 p.m. at the site headquarters at 1366 1010th Ave. in Lincoln.
One permit for the site's single designated trapping zone will be awarded through a lottery-style drawing. Applicants must be present in person and have a valid 2026-27 Illinois trapping license in their possession.
Only dog-proof traps, live traps and traps of similar action may be used. Homemade dog-proof traps must use a foothold trap no larger than No. 2 enclosed in a wood, metal or durable plastic container with a single access opening no larger than 1.5 inches in diameter. All body-gripping traps must be completely submerged.
Trappers also must report harvest and hunter-trip information online no later than Feb. 15 each year, or within two weeks after the close of seasons that extend beyond Feb. 1. Failure to report as required for two consecutive years will result in forfeiture of hunting privileges at the site for the following year.
For more information, call 217-732-1552.
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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