Beaver Dam Hunter Fact Sheet

2011 - 2012 Season

MAP

Archery Deer Application

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is responsible for providing outdoor recreational opportunities for the residents of this state. This area is managed by the Department for wildlife enhancement and improving opportunities for public hunting. The portion of the park open and managed for public hunting was purchased with Federal Aid For Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) funds.

LOCATION: The park is located 7 miles southwest of Carlinville, 8 miles northwest of Shipman, Illinois, in Macoupin County.

SETTING: The hunting area consists of 450 acres. Approximately 67 acres of cropland and 38 acres of grassland and oldfield are surrounded and interspersed by gently rolling hills of timber and brushy draws.

1. All hunters must obtain a parking permit and harvest report sheet from the site office prior to hunting on site property. Park office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2. All hunters must possess and display the parking permit on the dash of the vehicle.
3. The harvest report sheet must be returned to the site office at the conclusion of hunting at the park or by February 15 or the hunter will forfeit hunting privileges at the site the following season.
4. It is unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages while on the site property for purposes of hunting or trapping.
5. No hunting will be permitted within 300 feet of developed recreation areas or residences.
6. Parking is allowed only in designated parking lots shown on the site map.

Turkey (Spring)

1. Permits are allocated by the Springfield Permit Office from applications.
2. The permit allows for taking one wild turkey by shotgun or bow and arrow.
3. One permit is allocated during each season. Permits are not transferable.
4. Statewide hunting hours of ½ hour before sunrise to 1:00 p.m. are in effect.
5. Hunting is allowed only on park property west of the vacated township road. (AREA #1 on Map)

Deer (Archery)

1. A Special Permit is required to archery hunt deer at this site. Applications are available on-line or at the park office. Applications must be in the Park Office by close of business March 31. A drawing will be held on the first weekday in April at the Park Office to determine successful applicants. Application.
2. Five (5) archery hunting permits are allocated via the site drawing for each of the eleven (11) one week sessions.
3. It will be unlawful to construct or to use any tree stand using nails, screws, wire or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. All tree stands must be portable and are required to be removed at the end of each week. NO PERMANENT TREE STANDS ALLOWED.
4. An antlerless deer must be harvested prior to the harvest of an antlered deer.
5. Open during the Youth and Muzzleloader Firearm Deer Seasons. All hunters must wear blaze orange as required for firearm deer hunting during these seasons.
6. Permits are not transferable.
7. Statewide hunting hours are in effect.
8. Hunting sessions are as follows:

9. Disabled hunting is available in the designated blind location upon request and reservation. Class P2A Disabled hunters are required to be accompanied by a non-disabled partner, who may also hunt from the same blind location.

Turkey (Fall Archery)

1. Archery deer permit holders only are allowed to harvest a turkey.
2. Statewide hunting hours are in effect.
3. It will be unlawful to construct or to use any tree stand using nails, screws, wire or any device. Which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. All tree stands must be portable and are required to be removed at the end of the day's hunt. NO PERMANENT TREE STANDS ARE ALLOWED.
4. Disabled hunting is available in the designated blind location upon request and reservation. Class P2A Disabled hunters are required to be accompanied by a non-disabled partner, who may also hunt from the same blind location.

Squirrel

1. Statewide opening until September 30.
2. Hunting with shotgun only in the specified area of the park. (Area #1 on Map)

Furbearer Hunting

1. Bow and Arrow only.

Furbearer Trapping

1. A valid site permit is required for trapping. Permits are issued via a public drawing held at the site office on the last Monday of October at 11:00 am. Registration begins at 10:00 am. All persons entering the drawing must have a current trapping license and Habitat Stamp in their possession and must be present at the time of the drawing.
2. Statewide Regulations
3. Trappers may have a partner, provided their name is on the registration card prior to the drawing.
4. Trappers must stay in their assigned trapping area.
5. Trappers must submit a harvest report to the site office within 10 days following the close of the site trapping program. Failure to report harvest shall result in the trapper being ineligible to trap at this site the following season.

OTHER SITE FACILITIES: Trailer and tent camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing and boating on the 57-acre lake.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Beaver Dam State Park, 14548 Beaver Dam Lane, Plainview, IL 62685 at (217) 854-8020. E-mail: dnr.beaverdam@illinois.gov
Website: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion, or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271; (217)785-0067; TTY (217)782-9175.