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Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area

The Mississippi River SFWA is comprised of 12 waterfowl management areas, 5 of which have check stations (Batchtown, Calhoun, Glades, Godar-Diamond, and Stump). These are located within pools 25 and 26 on the Mississippi and lower Illinois Rivers, in Jersey and Calhoun Counties.

General Regulations

  • It is unlawful to trespass on areas designated as waterfowl rest areas 14 days prior to duck season and until the end of duck season at Godar Refuge, Crull Impoundment Refuge, Dan Hudgins Rest Area, and Batchtown Refuge. (Areas indicated by dotted line on site-specific maps below.)
  • Parking only allowed along roadways and in parking areas. No driving off roadway.
  • No ATV’s allowed on site
  • No camping allowed
  • Fishing is permitted, except on waterfowl rest areas (until the end of waterfowl season), waterfowl areas as posted during waterfowl season, or within 250 yards of an occupied blind on the open river.
  • Commercial fishing allowed by permit only. There is no restriction on outboard motor size.
  • Dog training permits are required for training purposes and may be obtained from the Headquarters during regular business hours. The permits are valid from Apr 1 – Mar 31 annually. Hunting of all game species is permitted in all areas according to statewide, Federal and site specific regulations as listed, except in access areas, waterfowl rest areas, or within 200 yards of occupied waterfowl blinds during waterfowl season.
  • During duck season, no one is allowed to access the designated duck hunting areas by launching a boat at certain specifically posted boat ramps except waterfowl hunters. Boat ramps re-open to other hunters the day after duck season closes.
  • While held to a minimum, be aware that natural resource management activities such as prescribed burning and non-native plant control may be conducted during the hunting season.

Batchtown SFWA

See the Batchtown SFWA hunting site page for more information.

Calhoun Point FL

See the Calhoun Point FL hunting site page for more information.

Copperhead Hollow SFWA

See the Copperhead Hollow SFWA hunting site page for more information.

Diamond Hurricane

See the Diamond Hurricane hunting site page for more information.

Fuller Lake SWMA

See the Fuller Lake SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Glades SWMA

See the Glades SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Helmbold SWMA

See the Helmbold SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Piasa Island SWMA

See the Piasa Island SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Red’s Landing SWMA

See the Red’s Landing SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Rip Rap Landing SWMA

See the Rip Rap Landing SWMA hunting site page for more information.

Stump Lake WMA

See the Stump Lake WMA hunting site page for more information.