For Immediate Release
IDNR invites waterfowl hunters to open house meetings
Public meetings to be held statewide to gather input on waterfowl seasons
SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend one of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 2025 public open houses to contribute feedback on issues related to waterfowl hunting, including waterfowl hunting zones and future waterfowl season dates.
Input gathered from the public will be used to inform dates for the 2026 through 2030 waterfowl hunting seasons. Hunters will have the opportunity to review information, provide comments on proposed waterfowl season recommendations, and speak with IDNR biologists.
All public open houses will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. Each open houses will feature identical information, so hunters are encouraged to attend one session that is convenient for them. Learn more about Illinois waterfowl hunting online.
2025 waterfowl hunter public open house meeting schedule
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Western Illinois University – Quad Cities, Riverfront Hall, Room 111, 3300 River Drive, Moline
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
James “Pate” Philip State Park, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett
Thursday, May 8, 2025
John Wood Community College, Rooms D022/D023, 1301 S. 48th St., Quincy
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Dickson Mounds Museum, 10956 N. Dickson Mounds Road, Lewistown
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Illinois Department of Natural Resources field office, 1231 SW St., Olney
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
John A. Logan College, Building F, Room 104, 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville
Thursday, May 22, 2025
National Great Rivers Museum, classroom meeting space, 2 Locks and Dam Way, Alton
