Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc.

Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc. Welcome to Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc. We are the oldest and largest non-for-profit waterfowl hunting organization in the state of Illinois.

It was founded in 1970 and currently has a membership of 800+ sportsmen and women. MAKE AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT FOR THE ILLINOIS WATERFOWL AREAS. To encourage protection and restoration of waters, wildlife, forest and field; work toward the elimination of pollution in all forms; discourage unwise drainage of wetlands; seek wise land and water use for migratory waterfowl hunting; nurture and improve w

ildlife stocks; restore and rehabilitate wildlife environment. To aid youths and adults, through conservation education, to recognize resource conservation as vital to the perpetuation of the sport of migratory waterfowl hunting. To seek an end to methods, programs and activities detrimental to migratory waterfowl hunting. To cooperate with county, state, federal and private conservation agencies in developing, improving, strengthening and implementing fair and practical programs of maximum public utilization of migratory waterfowl hunting areas within the confines of good conservation practices. To promote highest standards of sportsmanship and to strengthen understanding and cooperation between migratory waterfowl hunters and regulatory agencies.

Several board members volunteered at this great event Saturday!
06/08/2026

Several board members volunteered at this great event Saturday!

Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair draws huge crowd at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton with free fishing, family activities, and entertainment.

Reminder to register blinds this week and weekend.
06/08/2026

Reminder to register blinds this week and weekend.

06/05/2026

🚨Job Posting!🚨

Below is a link for a job posting for TWO site technicians at MRA. Improvement in staffing is a major step in maintaining our public hunting!

SITE TECHNICIAN II (UMP)

See you Saturday! 🎣
06/03/2026

See you Saturday! 🎣

Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 6 in Grafton will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 6.

Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton on Illinois 100. There are no admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or gear is needed to participate.

The fishing fair will feature a variety of outdoor activities. Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond, where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch. The popular One-Cast station ensures everyone wins a prize. And bow-fishing stations offer youth an opportunity to shoot at moving targets in a pool or at a three-dimensional target. Every child who completes at least seven stations will receive a prize and have a chance to catch trout from the pond.

Returning and new entertainment this year includes a 4,000-gallon mobile aquarium stocked with fish species found in the Illinois River; Hall of Fame fisherman Jimmy Houston; Tim Guraedy, known as “Mountain Man” from the television show “Duck Dynasty;” Camo the Clown; music by Steve and Jackie of Outlaw Opry; and food and beverages.

🚨Membership Drive 🚨Join as an Adult Lifetime member between now and our final membership meeting on October 27 and recei...
06/02/2026

🚨Membership Drive 🚨

Join as an Adult Lifetime member between now and our final membership meeting on October 27 and receive a Feee MWHI T Shirt!

Or join in person at any of the 3 remaining membership meetings-6/23, 9/22, & 10/27.

We are stronger in numbers! 💪🏼 🦆

05/30/2026

Free Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton with Jimmy Houston, Mountain Man, kids’ activities, and fishing fun.

This morning approximately 20 acres of Godar Refuge was planted with Japanese millet done by Fraley Aerial Application L...
05/29/2026

This morning approximately 20 acres of Godar Refuge was planted with Japanese millet done by Fraley Aerial Application LLC.

As water continues to reside in the upcoming weeks we will be planting at Crull Impoundment and the remainder of Godar Refuge.

All of this is made possible through a good working relationship with MRA and MWHI.

05/28/2026

🚨 General Membership Meeting 🚨

Tuesday June 23rd, 2026
630 pm (new start time)

Alton Wood River Sportsmen’s Club
3109 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey IL 62035

Guest Speaker: MRA Site Superintendent

Thank you Julie’s Graphics for the fantastic job placing our logo at the Alton Wood River Sportmen’s Club trap house!Bac...
05/26/2026

Thank you Julie’s Graphics for the fantastic job placing our logo at the Alton Wood River Sportmen’s Club trap house!

Back in September the board made the decision to move all operations to AWRSC, saving MWHI several thousand per year in rent. Now we can say it’s official!

05/24/2026

Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 6.

Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton on Illinois 100. There are no admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or gear is needed to participate.

The fishing fair will feature a variety of outdoor activities. Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond, where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch. The popular One-Cast station ensures everyone wins a prize. And bow-fishing stations offer youth an opportunity to shoot at moving targets in a pool or at a three-dimensional target. Every child who completes at least seven stations will receive a prize and have a chance to catch trout from the pond.

Returning and new entertainment this year includes a 4,000-gallon mobile aquarium stocked with fish species found in the Illinois River; Hall of Fame fisherman Jimmy Houston; Tim Guraedy, known as “Mountain Man” from the television show “Duck Dynasty;” Camo the Clown; music by Steve and Jackie of Outlaw Opry; and food and beverages.

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2404 E. Broadway
Alton, IL
62002

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