Thoughts of autumn always turn toward the great hunting prospects in Southern Illinois. Thousands of hunters and wildlife viewers come into this area expecting and receiving memories of the great outdoors. Quality duck, goose, deer, turkey, and upland game hunting draw these enthusiasts like a magnet. All of the counties in southern Illinois has quality hunting of historic proportions. Hunting information regulations, hunting zones and seasons, sunrise-sunset times tables, and other information is available free in a booklet entitled "Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulation - 2005 - 2006." A copy may be obtained at local bait shops and license vendors in the state or by writing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271.