Fox Ridge State Park

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Huntable acres: 1,082
Habitat: Area lies along the Embarras River and is characterized by wooded ravines, conifer plantations and native and restored prairie openings. Woodlands are the largest contiguous block of mature hardwoods in the Embarras River basin.

All statewide hunting regulations apply at site unless noted hereafter.
Site requires use of windshield card that must be displayed on vehicle dashboard. Report of hunting effort and harvest must be submitted by 15 February.
Hunters may leave portable tree stands or ground blinds unattended from September 15-January 31. Stands must be legibly marked with owner’s name, address and phone number. Must be removed no later than January 31.
Species-specific rules:

Archery
- Statewide regulations apply.
Firearm
- Requires site-specific permit obtained via the statewide lottery.
- Area is closed to all hunting activity other than deer hunting during the firearm deer season.
Youth
- Statewide regulations apply.

Spring
- Requires site-specific permit obtained via statewide lottery.
- Youth Turkey open with Coles County Permit.
Fall Archery
- Statewide regulations.
No Fall gun season.

Statewide regulations.
Hunting limited to the Embarras River and its floodwaters in the wildlife management area. Permanent blinds and/or pits are prohibited.

Quail, Pheasant, Woodcock
- Hunting hours are sunrise to 4 pm daily.
Dove
- Hunting hours are 12-5 pm from September 1-5.
- After September 5 hunting hours are from 12 pm-sunset.
- Dove hunters must use non toxic shot, size 6 or smaller.