Hunting hours are a half-hour before sunrise until sunset. Hunting for these species will begin Saturday, Sept. 5. The early Canada goose season opening at Lake Shelbyville will be delayed so that the popular teal hunting season will not be impacted. The early Canada goose season closes Sept. 15, while teal season extends through Sept. 20. Hunters are required to have state and federal waterfowl stamps in addition to an Illinois hunting license.
Hours are sunrise to sunset.
Teal season runs through Sept. 20, with a daily bag limit of four and a possession limit of eight. Common snipe season runs through Dec. 20, with a daily limit of eight and a possession limit of 16. The plant originally occurred in dolomite and dry gravel prairies along the principal rivers of northern and central Illinois, but has been almost eliminated by overgrazing and gravel mining. Activities include old-time games and a performance by the heart of Illinois Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Activities include an amateur horseshoe contest, ice cream and other surprises.