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Frank Holten State Park
Site Contact Info
Office phone: 618-874-7920
Office address: 4500 Pocket Rd., East St. Louis, IL 62205
Site coordinates: 38.58791 -90.08558
County: St. Clair
Site Map
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 300
Habitat: This site is located in the Mississippi River floodplain. While mostly open habitat, picnic areas and a golf course, a large part of the park is thickly wooded, shrubby habitat.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the site unless noted hereafter.
Site requires use of windshield card, displayed on vehicle dashboard, to report hunting effort and harvest by 15 February.
Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site, including prescribed burning.
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Hunting is only allowed in designated areas. No hunting from Harding Ditch right-of-way.
- Only one tree stand or ground blind is allowed per deer permit holder. Stands must be removed at the end of each day with the exception that they may be left unattended from September 15 through January 31. Stands must be marked with the owner’s name, address and telephone number.
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
Fall Archery
Available at this site, statewide regulations apply except:
- Only permitted deer hunters are allowed to archery hunt turkeys starting November 1 through the statewide closing.
- Crossing of Harding Ditch within the confines of the site is allowed, but no hunting from Harding Ditch right-of-way.
Fall Shotgun
Not available at this site.
Spring
Not available at this site.
Youth Spring
Not available at this site.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland & Small Game
Not available at this site.
Furbearers
Furbearer Trapping
Not available at this site.
Furbearer Trapping
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Two trapping permits will be awarded via a public drawing at the site office the week prior to the trapping season.
- Trapping is limited to water sets only.
Amenities
Boat ramps