Note that all Illinois Department of Conservation Hunting Regulations apply. Also note the location of houses (marked with a BLUE asterisk on the map) and roads adjacent to the hunting areas. Do NOT discharge your weapon in the direction of those houses or roads.
Hunts must be booked at least one week in advance. In order: (1) to sustain a huntable population of wild pheasants hunting will be limited to once every 2 weeks and (2) to provide hunting opportunities to as many as possible individuals or groups will only be allowed to hunt once a year (with the exception of deer hunting).
Please understand that you are granted hunting permission ONLY on the areas and creeks marked in RED. One member of the hunting party must carry the signed permission slip while hunting. Going beyond the boundaries or lines marked in RED could result in a fine by law enforcement and loss of hunting privileges on Wayside Farm.
Following your hunt please contact Bob Wendling (252-714-0576) or Roger Leach (217-502- 2531) with information on number of pheasants, rabbits or deer taken.
Hunting Requirements and Rules
1. All hunters must schedule their planned hunt with Bob Wendling at 252-714-0576 or Roger Leach (US Bank Manager) at 217-502-2531 or 217-753-7384.
2. All hunters must meet all Illinois Department of Conservation hunting regulations including firearm/hunter safety course requirements. A waiver must be completed, signed and returned to Roger Leach, US Bank Farm Management, 205 S Fifth St, Springfield, IL 62701.
3. All hunters must: (1) have served or are serving in any branch of the US Military, (2) participated in active duty, (3) have incurred an emotional, psychological or physical disability OR are under 18 years of age.
4. No more than 2 wounded warriors (1 if a spouse or child is also hunting) or 2 youth may hunt the field at any one time. A guide or assistant may accompany wounded warriors. Youth under 18 years of age are also allowed to hunt the field but must be accompanied by an adult. Pointing, flushing and/or retrieving dogs are highly recommended. (For animal safety note that adjacent secondary roads have passenger vehicle and farm equipment usage.)
5. The field may only be hunted once every 3 weeks though this may vary depending on bird population.
6. Hunters who have mobility problems will be allowed to use all terrain vehicles as allowed by the Illinois Department of Conservation. Such vehicles must stay on designated paths within the field.
7. Absolutely no discharge of weapons towards houses or roads adjacent to the field.
8. Three parking areas are located in the field including gravel parking on the north and west sides and at the creek crossing on dirt path located on east side of the field. (Would recommend beginning the hunt in the southeast comer of the field.)
9. All hunters are asked to identify the number of pheasants and deer seen and bagged during their hunt by calling Bob Wendling or Roger Leach. Photos during and after the hunt would be greatly appreciated.