Why do some public hunting grounds have a 2:00 p.m. closure?
Closing a hunting area at 2:00 p.m. allows the DNR to stock pheasants when they are not subject to hunting pressure. This improves stocking and distribution techniques and gives the birds more time to orient to their new surroundings. This helps provide a higher quality hunt. For a complete set of properties that have a 2:00 p.m. closure please refer to the Small Game Hunting Regulations. • How do I obtain information on which public hunting grounds are stocked with pheasants? Answer: The Department will release which public hunting grounds ‘may’ be stocked with put-and-take pheasants each fall. For a list of which public hunting grounds ‘may’ be stocked during the pheasant season please refer to the Pheasant Stocking Information website. • How do I get information on the dog training application? Answer: Information about the dog training license can be found on the DNR’s Captive Wildlife website. Applications are only available through DNR Service Centers. • Where do I get detailed m
