Fort Massac State Park

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Huntable acres:1,287
Habitat: The hunting area lies in two parcels. The first is just east of Metropolis and adjacent to the camping area. Only archery deer hunting is allowed in the Nature Preserve. The second area is farther southeast on Strawberry Road. Both areas are located along the Ohio River are are comprised of mature hardwood forests with legume-grain plots and old fields for wildlife. Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.
Attention – The invasive plant species, Japanese Chaff Flower (Achyranthes japonica), was identified at Cache River SNA. To prevent its spread, please try to avoid infested areas and clean your clothes and boots of any seed. To learn more about Japanese Chaff flower and how to identify it, please visit this link. You can report observations of the plant to the District Natural Heritage Biologist.

All statewide hunting regulations apply at site unless noted hereafter.
Site requires use of windshield card, displayed on vehicle dashboard, to report hunting effort and harvest by 15 February.
Hunters may leave stands unattended from September 15 – January 31. Stands must be legibly marked with owner’s name, address and telephone number.
Weapons must be unloaded when crossing the bike trail which runs through the hunting area.
Waterfowl hunting is only allowed on the Kerr Farm Units.
Species-specific rules:

Archery
- Statewide Regulations
- Archery hunting is allowed on nature preserve
Firearm
- Site specific permit issued through the statewide lottery required
Muzzleloader
- Site specific permit issued through the statewide lottery required
- Muzzleloader permits are not allowed during second firearm season

Fall Archery
- Statewide regulations
Fall Firearm
- County Specific tag required, issued through statewide lottery
Spring
- Site specific permit issued through the statewide lottery required
Youth
- Site specific permit issued through the statewide lottery required

Squirrels
- Statewide regulations apply, except hunting is with shotguns or bow and arrow only.
Rabbits
- Statewide regulations