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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 17, 2026

IDNR Announces State And Federal Sites To Be Open For 2026 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

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SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open for the 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons. Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ waterfowl administrative rule will also be open for the youth hunt…

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  1. KBSI Cape Girardeau

    Illinois announces locations for 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced that numerous state parks, wildlife areas and federal lands will be open for the 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons.

  2. River Bender

    IDNR Announces State And Federal Sites To Be Open For 2026 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons (opens River Bender)

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    River Bender's feed description

    SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open for the 2026 youth waterfowl hunting seasons. Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ waterfowl administrative rule will also be open for the youth hunt…