Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
10/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2026 09:29
Drawings for trapping permits at Grafton-area sites set for Nov. 4
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host public lottery drawings on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for trapping permits at Copperhead Hollow Wildlife Area, Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Areas and Pere Marquette State Park.
The drawings will take place at the Mississippi River Area site office at 17836 State Highway 100 North in Grafton. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., with the drawings starting at 11:30 a.m.
Each site will have trapping permits available. Each permit may list one trapper and one helper. Participants must be present at the time of the drawing and have a valid 2025 or 2026 Illinois trapping license.
Anyone who has not held an Illinois trapping license in the previous three years must complete the Illinois Trapper Education Course. Trapping licenses will not be available for purchase at the Mississippi River Area site office during the lottery.
Site-specific regulations for each location will be available and discussed at the time of the drawing.
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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