Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
11/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2025 10:47
IDNR to host two additional public meetings for 2026-2030 south zone waterfowl seasons
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host two additional public meetings in Illinois' south waterfowl hunting zone in response to hunter feedback regarding the timing of the duck season split for 2026-2030.
All south zone and current south-central zone waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend either of the following meetings to contribute to IDNR's information-gathering process:
Wednesday, Nov. 12
6-8 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
Lawson Hall, Room 151
1075 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale
Thursday, Nov. 13
6-8 p.m.
Carlyle High School
Cafeteria and commons area
1461 12th St., Carlyle
Waterfowl zone boundaries have already been determined for the 2026-2030 seasons; thus, these meetings are to gather information on season timing, split length and split timing. Advance registration is not required.
New zone lines and season dates will not take effect until the 2026 season. A map of waterfowl zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons can be found online.
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