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Hunting and Fishing

Hunting

Waterfowl hunting is permitted in the Liverpool Lake section of Chautauqua Refuge, which is located outside of the main dike. This hunting area is accessible from the Illinois River only. Public boat launching sites are located in Havana and Liverpool. For a map that will show the hunting area, please click here (80 KB).

Hunting of waterfowl and other migratory game birds, upland game birds, and deer is allowed on portions of the Emiquon Refuge. Click here for a map of Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge's hunting areas (84 KB).

Our regulations page contains refuge-specific regulations, as well as State regulations and license information. Be sure to review this page before your visit.

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Fishing

Sport fishing is permitted on all refuges within the Illinois River Complex. Certain areas on Chautauqua and Meredosia Refuges are closed during designated periods.

Anglers enjoying a day at Lake Chautauqua.

Last updated: March 26, 2009

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