Participant Eligibility and ComplianceAll participants must show proof that they have successfully completed a state-approved hunter safety education course in order to be eligible to participate. In addition, to participate in the Archery Deer Hunting program each participant must pass a proficiency test.

• Participants will be selected by a lottery which is based on a point system.

• Each participant must attend an orientation meeting.

• Each participant must possess all necessary licenses, stamps, and permits as required by Federal and Illinois State law and comply with all Federal and Illinois State rules and regulations, unless the District regulations are more restrictive.

• Violation of any rule or exhibition of unethical conduct by a participant may result in revocation of that person’s District-issued hunting permit or a fine, or both.

Deer Hunting ProgramsThe District sets zones within each site. A hunter (and his/her partners) is assigned to a zone for the duration of their opportunity. They must hunt within the boundaries of their zone from an elevated stand. All hunters must follow the set route in and out of their zone.

Partner groups are limited to three adult participants for archery and one participant (or one adult and one youth, under 18) for firearm deer hunting.

Waterfowl ProgramsThe waterfowl hunting program includes marsh only, field only, or combo, and a youth only hunt during the IL youth waterfowl season. The marsh only program includes the use of reserved and open marsh zones. Each marsh-reserved opportunity is four days (Friday–Monday). Field and Combo programs are aligned with the IL state waterfowl season, tentatively set for October 1 through January 14, 2021, 7 days a week.

FeesFees for selected applicants are due before the hunting program’s orientation meeting. The Conservation District’s Hunting Program is open to both residents and non-residents.

Applications and additional information are available after June 1, 2020 online at MCCD.me/hunt. Public computers are available when Visitor Centers are open:

Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park Route 31 & Harts Rd. Ringwood, IL Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL

Application Deadlines (3:30 p.m. CDT)

Archery and Combination Hunt July 17, 2020Waterfowl Hunt August 14, 2020Firearm Deer Hunt September 11, 2020Spring Turkey Youth Hunt February 12, 2021

Archery Deer HuntingFull Season: October 1 — January 17, 2021Sites: Alden Sedge Meadow,

AldenCoral Woods, MarengoHigh Point, HarvardThe Hollows, CaryHUM-Diekman, Huntley Elizabeth Lake, RichmondMarengo Ridge, MarengoPioneer Fen, McHenryPleasant Valley, Woodstock

Queen Anne prairie, Greenwood

Rush Creek, HarvardSilver Creek, Crystal LakeStickney Run –

Indian Ridge, McHenryStickney Run South,

McHenryWinding Creek, Hebron

Late Season: November 1 — January 17, 2021Sites: Fel-Pro RRR West Entrance, Cary Fox Bluff, Cary High Point, Harvard Winding Creek, Hebron9-day Special Eastside Season: Oct. 2–4, Oct. 30–Nov. 1, Nov. 6–8Sites: Hickory Grove, Cary Lyons Prairie & Marsh, Cary Silver Creek, Cary Stickney Run North, McHenry The Hollows, Cary

Firearm Deer HuntingGlacial Park, Marengo Ridge and Rush Creek Conservation Areas will be closed to the public during on the following dates:First Season: Nov. 20–22, Glacial Park, RingwoodSecond Season: Dec. 3–6 Sites: Marengo Ridge, Marengo Rush Creek, Harvard

Combination Archery/Firearm Deer Hunting(Firearm: Dec. 11–13, Dec. 31–Jan 3, Jan. 15–17, 2021)Full Season: October 1–January 17, 2021 Sites: Brookdale – Paulson Rd., Bunker Hill Rd.,

Deep Cut Rd., Brookdale Rd., Woodstock Coral Woods, Marengo Kishwaukee Corridor, MarengoLate Season: November 1–January 17, 2021 Sites: Brookdale – Deep Cut Rd., Woodstock Glacial Park, Ringwood (plus Firearm Nov. 20–22)

Waterfowl Hunting Note: All dates are tentative. Seasons are not yet set by state and federal agencies.

Marsh Only (Reserve): October 17 — December 14 (Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. of each week.) Sites: Glacial Park – Pickerel Creek, Richmond Hebron Peatlands, HebronMarsh Open (Reserve or Combo):October 17 — End of Season (tentative 1/14/2021)Sites: Kishwaukee Corridor quarry – Rt. 20, Marengo Pleasant Valley – Hemmingsen Rd., Woodstock Queen Anne pond – Queen Anne Rd., Greenwood

Field Open (Field Only or Combo Hunt):October 17 — End of Season (tentative 1/14/2021)Sites: Brookdale – Dunham Rd., Woodstock Kishwaukee Corridor field – Ballard Rd., Crystal Lake; Burma Rd., Marengo; River Rd., Marengo; Cty Line Rd., Marengo Pleasant Valley – Hemmingsen Rd., Woodstock Queen Anne field – Queen Anne Rd., Woodstock

Youth: October 10 and 11 (Sat. and Sun.) Sites: Glacial Park – Pickerel Creek, Richmond Hebron Peatlands, Hebron Kishwaukee Corridor quarry – Rt. 20, Marengo Pleasant Valley – Hemmingsen Rd., Woodstock Queen Anne pond – Queen Anne Rd., Greenwood

Spring Turkey Youth HuntMarch 27–28 and April 3–4, 2021Site: Brookdale, Woodstock

PhilosophyMcHenry County Conservation District supports hunting practiced in a legal, responsible, safe, and ethical manner. Regulated hunting is the utilization of a renewable resource and fits within the definition and framework of conservation.

The District’s hunting program operates on the basis of three philosophies:

Safety is the top priority of the hunting program. The highest standards of safety are demanded from all participants and staff involved in the program. Safety shall not be compromised.

Only ecologically self-sustaining wildlife populations are included in the scope of the program. The definition of “ecologically self-sustaining” is those populations naturally found in viable numbers on Conservation District sites. These are populations that, through their own natural reproductive rates, can sustain their population.

The District strives to integrate hunting into the list of recreational opportunities available on various sites it owns and manages. The activities of the hunting program will be tailored to prevent significant changes to the District-established patterns of public use on its sites.

Types of Hunting:Archery Deer; Firearm Deer; Combination Archery and Firearm Deer; and Waterfowl: Marsh, Field, and Youth

District SitesIn cases where a Conservation Area is open to the public and has been selected as a hunting program site, signs will be posted and it will be closed to the public for the duration of the hunt. These sites may vary from year to year.

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