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Hunting
Since the 19th century, hunters concerned about the future of wildlife have made countless contributions to conserving the nation's wildlife resources. Waterfowl hunters have helped buy land for the National Wildlife Refuge System for decades through their purchase of 
Duck Stamps.
Since 1934, more than half a billion dollars collected from Duck Stamp sales has been deposited in the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund and used to purchase wetland habitat.
Waterfowl hunting is allowed on the Apple Creek Division. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has long recognized wildlife hunting as a legitimate and traditional recreational activity. In some locations it is also an effective wildlife population management tool. Two Rivers NWR offers opportunities for deer, migratory bird, and upland game hunting.
Deer Hunting
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Portable stands may be used but they must be removed at the end of each day's hunt. No nails, screws, or other hardware may be used to climb or secure blinds to the trees.
Apple Creek Division and Calhoun Division land east of Illinois River Road- Deer hunting is allowed in accordance with Illinois state seasons and regulations.
Batchtown, Portage Island and Gilbert Lake Divisions - Closed to big game hunting.
Migratory Bird Hunting
Apple Creek Division - Migratory bird hunting is allowed in accordance with Illinois State seasons and regulations. Only portable blinds are permitted. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds at the end of each day's hunt.
Batchtown, Calhoun, Portage Island, and Gilbert Lake Divisions - Closed to migratory bird hunting.
Upland Game Hunting
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Includes small game, furbearers, turkey and game birds (except migratory birds).
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The refuge is open to public use during daylight hours only, and therefore is closed to all nighttime hunting of furbearers.
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Hunters must possess and use only non-toxic shot while hunting all game, except deer.
Apple Creek Division and Calhoun Division land east of Illinois River Road - Upland game hunting is allowed in accordance with Illinois state seasons and regulations.
Batchtown, Portage Island, Gilbert Lake and the remainder of the Calhoun Division - Closed to upland game hunting.
For information on state hunting licenses and state regulations in Illinois, please contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
