Bird Watching
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge offers area visitors the opportunity to view over 245 species of birds. Another 29 species of birds which are rarely seen in or out of their normal range, are occasionally observed. Bring your binoculars and camera to view spectacular waterfowl displays of geese and numerous species of ducks as they migrate to their southern wintering grounds. Birdwatching is not just a fall enjoyment but a yearlong experience. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages you to come to Crab Orchard Refuge and view many of these species. The Visitors Center on Route 148 has a checklist of birds found on the refuge and suggested viewing areas. You may call them at (618) 997-3344.
Game Cleaning Facilities
Chick’s Goose Cleaning has goose and duck cleaning available. All game is double wrapped and frozen. True hickory smoking for your waterfowl is available. Located at Ferrell’s Hunting Club since 1980. They are located at 9987 Briggs Road, Carterville, IL 62918. Phone: (618) 985-4561.
Miles Brothers Meats is your deer-processing center. They will process your venison into deer sausage, Italian sausage, hot-spicy bologna, slim-jims, bacon, bratwurst, and deer hams. Open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 10p.m. During the bow season, they are able to take your deer 24 hours a day. They are also a deer check station. Located at 600 North Ferne Cliffe Road in Goreville, IL 62939. Phone: (618) 995-2754.
Williamson County Gun & Hunting Clubs
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The Williamson County
Gun Club was formed in 1974 and is located one mile north of
Carterville on the Carterville-Colp highway. This 21-acre pine forested
shooting area has many opportunities for gun enthusiasts. The
gun club offers a variety of shooting, which includes rifle, black powder
matches, and NRA action. Individuals interested in joining the
club may shoot with a member. Prospective members may join the club
after paying a $30 initiation fee and yearly dues of $60. Interested
individuals may call Larry Holdner (618) 985-3579 or Bob Ramsey (618)
997-4261.
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D & M Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area
Mark Schaede
10242 Limb Branch Lane
Marion, IL 62959
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Hurricane Creek Recreational Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area
Peter Homoya-618-985-6327
618-528-2310
1005 N. Division
Carterville, IL 62918
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Burns Goose Club
Waterfowl and Deer Hunting-960 acres
Tom Burns
4062 S. Wolf Creek Rd.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 964-1806
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Crab Orchard Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area-3000 acres
Steve Hahn
P.O. Box 4536
Evansville, IN 47724
1-800-93GEESE
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Grafton Hunting Club
Waterfowl and Deer Hunting
Duey Skinner & Tom Sawyer
Pre-Season 618-498-4375
In-Season 618-964-1335
3961 Prison Road
Marion, IL 62959
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Stricklin Farms Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area
John Stricklin
5013 Dykersburg Rd.
Stonefort, IL 62987
800-303-HUNT
www.stricklinfarms.com
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Glenn’s Goose Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area
Glenn Lancaster
1506 Porter Dr.
Henderson, KY 42420
Pre-Season: 270-826-4364
In-Season: 618-997-6119
www.glennshunts.com
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Feathered Friends Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area-165 acres
Mike & Candy McCurdy
10667 Grassy Rd.
Marion, IL 62959
618-964-1699
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Bleyer Farms Hunting Club
Duck & Goose Hunting
300 Acres
David McBride
P.O. Box 487
Marion, IL 62959
618-457-6808
618-964-1801
In-Season-618-964-1330
Email: bleyer@midamerica.net
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Pike’s Hunting Club, Inc.
Waterfowl and Archery Deer Hunting
Terry & Steve Pike
7309 Rt. 37
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-1124
e-mail: pike@mychoice.net
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Jake & Norb’s Gun Club
Waterfowl Hunting Area
Pete Harry
P.O. Box 724
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: 812-838-5732
Fax: 812-838-5774
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Falmier Hunting Club
Waterfowl Hunting
Dennis Falmier
908 S. Fly Avenue
Goreville, IL 62939
618-995-2243
In-Season: 618-995-2243
In-Season: 618-995-9549
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Rock Creek Outfitters
Deer, Turkey, Duck & Goose Hunting
6 miles east of Marion
Gary Rothschild & Randy Edmonds
618-997-1520
618-995-9549
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Country Kitchen Hunting Club
Water Fowl Hunting
Alfred Fluck
2701 W. Main Street
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-2697
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Saline River Outfitters
300 acres Water Fowl Hunting
G.A. White, Manager
618-993-3236
618-982-2472
e-mail: aleah@midwest.net
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Ralls Grove Hunting Club
Deer & Water Fowl Hunting
Mike & Val Hudson
15199 Ralls Grove Road
Creal Springs, IL 62922
618-996-2160
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A.E.C. Outfitters
Archery Deer Hunting/2000+ acres
Frank Aly
6469 Hawkins Road
Marion, IL 62959
618-982-2305
