Prairie State Wire

The youth waterfowl hunt at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois is scheduled for November 16. The event will utilize an in-person random drawing to allocate hunting positions.

Participants are required to arrive at the check station, which opens its doors at 4 a.m. The drawing will take place around 4:35 a.m., approximately 90 minutes before shooting time. It is important to note that early arrivals will not receive any preference in the drawing process.

All hunting parties must be present and registered before the drawing begins. A total of 27 hunting positions will be available through this process, while walk-in areas will remain open and accessible without requiring participation in the drawing.

Mermet Lake is located at 1812 Grinnel Road in Belknap, Illinois.