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Let's Go
Hunting
Dove
permits available |
 Lake Shelbyville will hold in advance, a public drawing
for permits to hunt doves on five of their managed shooting sites for opening day,
September 1.
Applications for the drawing must be received by the Lake Shelbyville
Project Office no later than 4 p.m. on July 31.
Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the drawing
date.
A $20 permit insurance fee will be assessed that allows two hunters the
use of a designated blind provided at one of the sites.
On September 2, public drawings will be held at each Corps-managed field
where permits were required on opening day.
Beginning September 3, and throughout the remainder of the 1998 season,
hunting in the five areas will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No permits or drawings will be necessary. However, hunting will only be
allowed from designated blinds.
Prospective hunters should note that shooting hours on Corps-managed
sunflower fields at Lake Shelbyville will be from noon - 6 p.m. on September 2 land only.
Beginning September 3, statewide shooting hours, sunrise to sunset, will
prevail.
Application forms are available by: writing the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Lake Shelbyville Project Office, RR #4, Box 128B. The office is also open Mon.-
Fri. from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., 774-3951. |
The Shelbyville
Area is a Hunters Dream ! ! |
| Whether your pursuit is covey of Quail or that trophy Whitetail Buck, you
will find them around Shelbyville. There are both State and Federal ground available
for your hunting pleasure. |
| Last year's deer seasons yeilded 1022 deer in Shelby County. There
is even an annual deer hunt for persons with disabilities held at the Okwa Bluff Group
Camp. |
| Bird hunting include Waterfowl, Quail, Dove, Pheasant, and even
Turkey. A controlled Dove hunt is held on the first two days of dove season in
managed sunflower fields. Participation is limited for safety reasons. 1996
was the first year for Turkey hunting in Shelby County, but the Turkey population is
steadily increasing. |
| Rabbit hunting is also grown popular, where as the Central Illinois
Rabbit Hunter hold a rabbit hunt twice a year. |
| Date |
Group |
Location |
No.of People |
| 21 Mar. |
Central Illinois Rabbit Hunters |
Various |
50 |
| 12 Sept. |
Central Illinois Rabbit Hunters |
Various |
50 |
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