The season closes Jan. 30 for raccoon and opossum, and Jan. 31 for fox. The hours are unrestricted and there is no limit, except for badger, which is limted to one per season in the southern zone of Illinois. The trapping season for raccoon, opossum, red and gray fox, coyote, mink, skunk, weasels, badger and muskrat will close Jan. 15, while the season for beaver closes March 31. The motorist who hit the deer has first choice, but anyone else can claim the deer afterward and must call the same number. Pheasant hunters are once again invited to Wayne Fitgerrell State Park near Rend Lake for a controlled pheasant hunt Nov. 5-Jan.
Steel shot is required.
For more information, call the above listed number.