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Firewood cutting

At Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Seasonal firewood gathering is available by permit. Tree cutting is generally limited to dead and downed trees. Firewood permits can be obtained at the Visitor Center during business hours. 

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Activities

kid holding a fish he caught while standing next to a USFWS employing. In the background is a lake with other people fishing along the shore.
Fishing
A small boat travels in the middle of a river with wooded riverbanks
Boating
A woman waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunset
Hunting
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
6987 Headquarters Road
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-3344
8588 Route 148
Marion, IL 62959
CrabOrchard@fws.gov

Visitor Center: (618) 997-3344 ext 1
FWS Crime Tip's Line: 1-844-FWS-TIPS (397-8477)
State of Illinois’ Tip's Hotline: 1-877-236-7529
Medical emergency: 9-1-1