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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days, presented by US Fish & Wildlife Service, Crab Orchard Refuge, McDonalds, Toyota Tundra, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Winchester Ammunition, Weatherby Foundation, Bank Of Marion, Southern Illinois Bank, Williamson County Tourism Bureau is the largest celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day in the country. Established in 1987, this event has hosted more than half a million sportsmen and their families. Our average attendance is 25,000 plus. We are very well established and many view us as the premier Hunting and Fishing Day celebration. We invite you to be a part of it.

This year’s(2008) event will take place on September 27th 9am—5pm, and September 28th 9am—4pm.

This event was created to celebrate our heritage of hunting and fishing in Illinois. It is an educational, family event, dedicated to teaching ethics, safety, and conservation in order to enhance the outdoor experience. ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE ALWAYS FREE!