Pheasant hunters are once again invited to Wayne Fitgerrell State Park near Rend Lake for a controlled pheasant hunt Nov. 5-Jan. Currently, there are permits available for all days throughout the 43-day season, and there is no limit to the number of reservations that can be made per person.
Steel shot is required.
For more information, call the above listed number. The final day to apply for permits for handgun deer hunting is Friday, Nov. 14. Applications postmarked after that date will not be included in the drawing. Handgun season dates are Jan. 16-18, 1998. Hunting season for Canada geese in Southern Illinois starts on Saturday, Nov. 15.