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Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days is held on the beautiful campus of John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. This year’s ( 2011 ) event will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 9am—5pm, and Sunday, September 25th, 9am—4pm.

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The event is presented by Crab Orchard Refuge, McDonalds, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Winchester Ammunition, Southern Illinois Bank, Williamson County Tourism Bureau, Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge, 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 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!