The Litchfield City Council approved expanded hunting at Lake Lou Yaeger during their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Archery hunting will be permitted in certain restricted areas of the Lake Lou Yaeger Recreational Area from October 10 through November 22. These generally defined areas are available for review at the Lake Superintendent's office.

A City hunting permit will be required to hunt these controlled areas. Only 10 permits will be awarded via a lottery system.

For a chance to obtain a permit, hunters must possess a valid Illinois Hunting License for the 2019-20 season, possess a valid deer tag issued by the State for the season, understand and be willing to follow all state and federal laws and regulations governing hunting in the state, use archery hunting equipment only, be willing to take a doe before taking a buck, and report all kills to the Litchfield Lake Department so results can be recorded. Crossbows will not be permitted.

Hunters who wish to enter the lottery must call the Lake Department at 217-324-5832 and submit their name and phone number by no later than 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10.

The next Litchfield City Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m.