Mississippi River Pool 24
Site Contact Info
Office Phone: 217-285-2221
Office Address: 1252 W. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363
Site Coordinates: 39.38906 -90.94901
County: Pike
Site Maps
Printable Map – Shows Federal land blind boundaries and site locations
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 10,211
Habitat: Deep water and main channel as well as timbered islands with sheltered shallow bays, channels and potholes. Bottomland forests exist with the majority of this habitat located on islands and shoreline with extremely limited land access. Most access is by boat only.
Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site, including prescribed burning.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the site unless noted hereafter.
Cabin site leases and inholdings exist. No hunting within 300 yards of these locations.
All hunting is to be with shotgun, handgun (deer only), .22 rimfire, muzzleloader, archery, air rifle, and .17 caliber rimfires allowed (no centerfire rifles allowed).
Tree stands must be portable and removed from the area at the end of each day’s hunt. Only one stand may be used and must be labeled with the hunter’s name, address, and phone number.
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except that the use of a centerfire rifle is prohibited.
Late Winter Antlerless
Not available at this site.
Muzzleloader
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Special CWD
Not available at this site.
Youth Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Turkey
Fall Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Fall Shotgun
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Spring
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Youth Spring
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Waterfowl
Ducks, Coots, & Mergansers
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Waterfowl hunting is restricted to marked blind/hunting sites (see digital map above) except during September Canada Goose and Teal seasons and after regular Canada Goose season (i.e., snow goose).
- Blind/hunting sites are allocated by way of a public drawing conducted on the third Sunday in July in odd-numbered years. Blind/hunting sites are allocated for a 2-year period.
- Hunting is allowed from portable blinds or anchored boats, in Illinois waters, maintaining >200 yard intervals, west of Denmark Island (river miles 291- 294.5).
- Blind/hunting sites not occupied by the registered blind builders ½ hour before shooting time may be claimed by another hunter.
- Flood Rules commence at Moderate Flood Stage: Pool 24: Louisiana gauge; 20.0 feet. Hunting may take place from any location on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunting parties must stay 200 yards apart.
- More Waterfowl Hunting Information
Goose
Available at this site. Follows the same regulations as Ducks, Coots, & Mergansers. See the section above for more information.
Snipe & Rail
Not available at this site.
Youth Waterfowl
Available at this site. Follows the same regulations as Ducks, Coots, & Mergansers. See the section above for more information.
Upland & Small Game
Dove
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Rabbits
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Squirrels
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Upland Birds
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except this site is open to quail hunting only.
Woodcock
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Furbearers
Hunting
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Rimfire rifles .22 caliber and smaller may be used from sunset to sunrise.
- Furbearer hunting is closed during Firearm Deer Season.
- Hunters with a valid, unfilled firearm deer permit for the hunt area may take coyotes during legal hours of the firearm deer season. Otherwise, the use of shotgun slugs to take furbearing mammals is prohibited on state sites.
- Coyote and striped skunk season coincides with the statewide fox season.
- Groundhog hunting is permitted.
- No hunting within 100 yards of an occupied blind.
Trapping
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except that a USFWS trapping permit is required on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges.
Amenities
Fishing