Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
10/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2025 11:06
Quincy Bay red tag blind drawing set for Oct. 18
SPRINGFIELD - The red tag blind drawing for Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Area will take place Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources district office in Pittsfield.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the drawing will occur at noon at the office located at Route 106 W. To participate, applicants must present the following:
- A 2024 or 2025 regular Illinois hunting license (no apprentice licenses or youth licenses will be accepted unless the youth license holder also presents hunter safety certification);
- a 2024 or 2025 Illinois migratory waterfowl stamp at the time they register, unless exempted by law; and
- a valid photo identification.
Waterfowl blinds are allocated for a two-year period. Hunters with further questions about the drawing can call 217-407-1406.
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 100 years of conservation and service to the people of Illinois throughout 2025. The department was established July 1, 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 for more information.
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