Des Plaines Game Propagation Center
Site Contact Info
Office phone: 815-476-6741
Office address: 30550 S. Boathouse Rd, Wilmington, IL 60481
Site coordinates: 41.32971 -88.1712
County: Will
Site Maps
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 134 (51 acres of timber, 76 acres of grasslands/agricultural, and 7 acres of wetlands)
Habitat: A tranquil setting, flowing rivers and natural prairie land with an abundance of wildlife. Des Plaines Game Propagation Center has habitats such as native prairie, woodlands, cool season grasses and agricultural fields. Active habitat management will occur throughout the year on the site, including prescribed burning.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the site unless noted hereafter.
Hunters should observe all posted regulations and check-in at the site office.
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Hunters must sign in, sign out and report harvest daily.
- Closed during firearm deer season and on Saturdays and Sundays in October and Sundays in November, December and January.
Please note:
- Hunters should park along the entrance drive outside front gate. Do not block any access.
- Scouting: Scouting will only be allowed the last full week (M – F) in September.
Firearm
Not available at this site.
Late Winter Antlerless
Not available at this site.
Muzzleloader
Not available at this site.
Special CWD
Not available at this site.
Youth Firearm
Not available at this site.
Turkey
Not available at this site.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland & Small Game
Not available at this site.
Furbearers
Hunting
Not available at this site.
Trapping
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Site-specific permit allocated by mail-in drawing required.
- A total of one (1) trapping permit will be allocated annually. Those interested should submit their name, address & phone number to: District Wildlife Biologist, DPGPC Trapping, 30550 South Boathouse Rd., Wilmington, IL 60481
- Permit winner to be notified by October 1.
- Trapping dates are from August 1 – 31 annually.
- Trapper is required to wear blaze orange while on site.
- Trapper to report effort & harvest by April 1.
Amenities
Hunting
Trapping