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Facts about (Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area):
Overview of Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
The Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the late 1940s and developed a wintering goose population in excess of 50,000 birds by 1964. Since then, controlled harvest through the quota system and continued provision of quality winter sanctuary and food have contributed to a total southern Illinois winter population of nearly 500,000 Canada geese. The Union County segment of this population varies from 50,000 to 100,000 each winter....More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area):
Parks Offers : Public use in the refuge is limited to sightseeing and wildlife photography. No hunting is allowed. In order to avoid disturbance of waterfowl on the area, no day use or overnight facilities have been developed.Throughout the fall and winter months, thousands of Canada geese are concentrated along the Refuge Drive. Few places in Illinois exist where so many wild geese can be closely observed and photographed in their natural habitat.Fishing is permitted in Grassy Lake from March ...More
Contact Information:
Address:2755 Refuge Road,Jonesboro, IL 62952
Phone No:618.833.5175
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