Trapping Permit Drawings Set for Grafton-Area Sites on Nov. 4

Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Mississippi River Area site office, with the lottery drawings starting at 11:30 a.m.

Submitted by IDNR

Oct 26, 2026 12:43 PM

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GRAFTON - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host public lottery drawings on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for trapping permits at Copperhead Hollow Wildlife Area, Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Areas and Pere Marquette State Park.

The drawings will take place at the Mississippi River Area site office at 17836 State Highway 100 North in Grafton. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., with the drawings starting at 11:30 a.m.

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Each site will have trapping permits available. Each permit may list one trapper and one helper. Participants must be present at the time of the drawing and have a valid 2025 or 2026 Illinois trapping license.

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Anyone who has not held an Illinois trapping license in the previous three years must complete the Illinois Trapper Education Course. Trapping licenses will not be available for purchase at the Mississippi River Area site office during the lottery.

Site-specific regulations for each location will be available and discussed at the time of the drawing.

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