State of Illinois
10/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2026 14:10
Red-tag blind drawing scheduled for Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Area
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will conduct the annual red-tag blind drawing for Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Area on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the IDNR Pittsfield District Office on Illinois Route 106 west of Pittsfield.
Registration will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with the drawing beginning at noon. Applicants must present the following at registration:
• A 2025 or 2026 regular Illinois hunting license. Apprentice and youth licenses will not be accepted unless youth license holders also present hunter safety certification.
• A 2025 or 2026 Illinois Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, unless exempt by law.
• Valid photo identification.
Waterfowl blinds allocated through the drawing will be valid for one year.
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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