Victoria, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will hold a public drawing for trapping permits at Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area in Knox County at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event will take place at the site office located at 1936 Route 167 in Victoria.
According to IDNR, drawings will also be conducted for Buffalo Prairie Pheasant Habitat Area, Spoon River State Forest, and Victoria Pheasant Habitat Area.
Permits will be distributed through a lottery-style drawing, with trappers required to be present to participate. Everyone entering must hold a current or previous year trapping license, ensuring eligibility under state regulations.
The annual drawing helps allocate limited trapping opportunities across several Illinois wildlife areas while maintaining fair access for licensed trappers.
For additional details, residents can contact the site office at 309-879-2607.
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