Hunting on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge was expanded in 2020 and included additional opportunities for migratory birds, upland game and big game hunting. The refuge provides thousands of acres of forested habitat for deer, turkey, and small game hunting, as well as grasslands and some wetland areas for birds and small game. Refer to the chart below for general info and click on the refuge’s hunting and fishing brochure link below for site specific rules. Paper copies of the hunting and fishing brochure are available at most kiosks on the refuge and at the refuge headquarters.
| Activity | Season | Division | Special Regulations |
| Archery Deer and Turkey Hunting | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. |
| Firearm Deer Hunting | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Calhoun East, Clarksville Island, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. |
| Youth Firearm Deer | Illinois youth 3-day October season only. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. |
| Waterfowl Hunting - (Ducks, Geese, and Coot) | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Calhoun East, Clarksville Island, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. Hunters must possess and use only nontoxic shot shells. |
| Firearm Turkey Hunting | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. Hunters must possess and use only nontoxic shot shells. |
| Migratory Bird Hunting (All non-waterfowl species) | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. Hunters must possess and use only nontoxic shot shells. |
| Upland Game Hunting | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island | State regulations and harvest limits apply. Hunters must possess and use only nontoxic shot shells. *Furbearer hunting allowed from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset. |
| Fishing and Bow Fishing | Allowed in accordance with applicable state seasons. | Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun (Yorkinut, Calhoun East), Clarksville Island, Gilbert Lake, Portage Island, Swan Lake | State regulations and harvest limits apply. Nighttime fishing is prohibited. Taking of frogs and turtles is prohibited. Swan Lake is closed Oct 16 - Dec 31. |
| Trapping | Not permitted on the any refuge area. |
