Applications are now open for the 2024 Deer Herd Management Program at the Macon County Conservation District. This program helps to keep the deer population healthy, and maintain balanced ecosystems within the District’s conservation areas. Applications may be picked up at Rock Springs Nature Center or you can download it from maconcountyconservation.org.
The Macon County Conservation District will provide limited access to three blinds for hunters with disabilities. The blinds are at Rock Springs, Friends Creek, and Sand Creek Conservation Areas. Indicate on the application if special accommodations are needed.
Applications must be returned by September 20th. Late applications will not be accepted. A lottery drawing of all applicants will be held on Friday, September 27th. Hunters don’t need to be present to be included in the drawing.
Conservation areas included in this program are Rock Springs, Sand Creek, Friends Creek, and Fort Daniel. The program dates are November 1st through December 26th. Except for November 22nd-24th, and December 5th-8th. Permits will be available for purchase on October 2nd after the lottery drawing.
For more information, contact Mitch Lovgren by phone at 217-519-9926 or email at Mlovgren@MaconCountyConservation.org. Rock Springs Nature Center is located at 3939 Nearing Lane in Decatur.
