A public drawing is being held for the allocation of Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife trapping permits.

The drawing will take place on October 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Registration starts at 1 p.m. at the site headquarters, located five miles southeast of Chandlerville.

According to a press release, one permit for each of the five trapping zones will be allocated through a lottery-type drawing.

Individuals must be present to win and have a current Illinois Trapping License in their possession.

For more information contact the Jim Edgar Panther Creek at 452-7741.