Register now for the annual youth goose hunt

Young goose hunters have until Dec. 9 to register for the 12th annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt to be held Dec. 26-27.

The hunt is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is held at private waterfowl hunting clubs in Peoria, Fulton and Knox counties. 

Call (217) 785-8060 to register for a lottery drawing.

First-time applicants will be given a priority over previous participants in the drawing.

The hunt is open to youth ages 10-15 at the time of the hunt. 

All applicants must have successfully completed a hunter safety education course, possess a valid Illinois hunting or sportsman’s license, have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration number, and have a 20 gauge or larger shotgun.

Youth hunt participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must possess a valid FOID card.