Anyone interested in trapping the land or water of any of the trapping units should contact the IDNR office to determine procedures. Deadlines for bids are normally in late summer of each season. Of the project's 11,900 acres of land, about 900 acres are planted to agricultural crops. These crops provide important supplements to the food and cover supplies of area wildlife. The IDNR wildlife crew plants the remaining 100 acres to a variety of wildlife foods each year.
Safety zones exist around recreation areas, residences, offices and service areas.
These are clearly marked with white lettered red signs. The larger safety zones are marked on project brochures. Weapons are not allowed within these areas. This area is closed to the public between 1 October and 15 January. A pre-season drawing is held for the first two days of the season.