All rules are strictly enforced for your safety.

I. State law requires that hunters have a valid Illinois hunting license and wear a blaze orange hat at all times in the field.

II. Stay on paths as much as possible; let the dog work.

III. Birds must be shot in the air, not on the ground.

IV. If a bird flushes at your feet, give it a chance to get out to a sporting distance before shooting.

V. Bird hunting is for bird hunting. Do not shoot at other game.

VI. Avoid any low shots that could wound a dog or another hunter.

VII. Alcohol is strictly prohibited in, or before entering, the field. Guns and booze do not mix.

VIII. No shot larger than #6 may be used. Non-toxic shot is encouraged, though not required.

IX. Finally, talk about my spouse, my gun or my shooting, but don’t talk bad about my dog.