Mississippi River Pools 21, 22 & 24

1. The Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Unit (Pool 21) is closed to all access from 2pm to 4am during the regular duck season. Also, waterfowl hunting is NOT allowed from temporary blinds in the Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Unit. 
   
2. Shooting hours end in Blinds 1 - 25 at 1:00 p.m. daily in Pool 21 during regular duck season only.
3. Hunting allowed from portable blinds or anchored boats, in Illinois waters, maintaining >200 yard intervals at the following locations:
• Pool 21 – west of Long Island (river mile 332.5 - 340.5)
  
• Pool 22 – Entire pool; except river miles 309 – 314 north of Schuck Island to the north end of Armstrong Island
  
• Pool 24 - west of Denmark Island (river mile 291.0 - 294.5)
  
4. Flood Rules commence at Moderate Flood Stage: (applies to all areas except the Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Unit). Pool 21: Quincy gauge; 22.0 feet, Pool 22: Hannibal gauge; 22.0 feet, Pool 24: Louisiana gauge; 20.0 feet. Hunting may take place from any location, first-come, first-serve basis.  Hunting parties must stay 200 yards apart
   
5. The Quincy Bay Waterfowl Management Unit is closed to trapping during the regular duck season. 

Area Regulations:

• Waterfowl hunting is restricted to blind/hunting sites except during September Canada Goose and Teal seasons and after regular Canada Goose season (i.e. white-fronted and light geese). See #3 and #4 above.
• Blind/Hunting Sites not occupied by blind/hunting site holders one-half hour before shooting time may be claimed by anyone.
• Waterfowl blind/hunting sites are allocated for two years by a drawing held the third Sunday of July in odd numbered years.
• See 17 Ill. Adm. Code, Section 650.30 a) for legal hunting devices allowed.
• It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or to use any tree stand using nails, screws, or wire or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree. Only one portable tree stand may be used and must be labeled with the hunter's name, address, and telephone number.
• It shall be unlawful to possess any alcoholic beverage (including beer and wine) while hunting on the area.
• The majority of these areas are accessible by boat only.
• Cabin site leases and inholdings exist in all areas. No hunting within 300 yards of these locations.
• Camping in the entire area is restricted to the Bear Creek Public Use Area at River Mile 341. This area is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
• No trespassing in The Lymenstull Waterfowl Rest Area from September 1 through April 1.
• The Long Island and Bear Creek Divisions of the USFWS Great River National Wildlife Refuge are located within Pool 21.  It contains more restrictive hunting and trapping regulations which can be found at fws.gov/midwest/greatriver or by calling 573-847-2333.