GUIDELINES

• Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers was developed to provide assistance to those seeking access to private property for outdoor recreational activities. An annual membership fee is required to participate in the program.

• The $25 annual membership fee is for one individual to pursue all outdoor activities.

• The $50 annual family membership fee is for a family living in same household (all activities).

• All memberships will be annual from the date the application is received.

• Checks or money orders only. Payable to: Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers.

• Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers requires everyone requesting access to private property to complete an application.

• Only those completing an application will be provided assistance in obtaining access to private property.

• Please specify in the application if you wish to participate with other Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers applicants.

• Everyone must complete and file an application with the membership fee at the Access office, 1256 C West Washington, PO Box 87, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Permission granted to you to access private property cannot be given to anyone else.

• It is strongly suggested that members discuss with the landowner the location of livestock, machinery, possible natural or artificial hazards and location of property lines.

• The members must comply with all wildlife and fish laws and possess the required license, stamps and permits. These are available from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at 217-782-7305.

• Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers staff is not responsible for obtaining or issuing licenses, stamps, permits, etc.

• When a landowner has granted you permission to access private property, you will be issued an "Access Card" by the landowner, which should be on your person while accessing this private property.

• Refer to the Access Illinois Outdoors/Two Rivers program for participating counties.