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French Bluff State Natural Area
Site Contact Info
Office phone: 815-273-2731
Office address: c/o Mississippi Palisades SP, 16327A IL Rt. 84, Savanna, IL 61074
Site coordinates: 41.97164 -90.06639
County: Carroll
Site Superintendent (Mississippi Palisades SP parent site)
Site Maps
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 342
Habitat: Mississippi River Bluff topography of steep hillsides, unglaciated ridges, and deep ravines populated by hardwood forest with cedar thickets and a small grassland. Active habitat management will occur throughout the year on the site.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the site unless noted hereafter.
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.
Do not enter a restricted area or trespass on private land.
Hunting allowed in those portions of the area posted as open for hunting, which excludes the hunter parking area.
Be aware that hikers and other non-hunters may be using the area.
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except closed during firearm and muzzleloader deer seasons.
Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except requires a site-specific permit issued through the statewide lottery, county permits are not valid and stand-by permits are not available.
Late Winter Antlerless
Not available at this site.
Muzzleloader
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Only open during the 2nd portion of muzzleloader season.
- A French Bluff special-hunt permit for muzzleloader hunting is not valid for the second season of the regular firearm deer season.
Special CWD
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- CWD deer hunters must obtain a Special Hunt Area permit issued through the statewide lottery. Leftover permits from other deer seasons cannot be used.
- One non-piercing, portable tree stand or ground blind is allowed per hunter. Tree stands or blinds may be left unattended from Sept 15 – Jan 31 if legibly marked with the owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
Please note:
- No standby permits will be issued for special CWD season.
- Hunters with a valid CWD Season Deer Permit may use any of the weapons that are legal for statewide firearm deer hunting.
Youth Firearm
Not available at this site.
Turkey
Fall Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except closed during firearm and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons.
Fall Shotgun
Not available at this site.
Spring
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Site-specific permit issued through the statewide lottery is required, county permits are not valid.
- Must obtain a windshield card.
Youth Spring
Not available at this site.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland & Small Game
Dove
Not available at this site.
Rabbits
Not available at this site.
Squirrels
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Closed during firearm deer season.
- Squirrel hunters may use shotguns with #3 or smaller in steel shot or #5 or smaller in lead, tungsten or bismuth shot.
- .22 rimfire rifles, .25 air rifle, muzzleloading rifles, and archery tackle using flu-flu arrows are permitted for taking squirrels.
Upland Birds
Not available at this site.
Woodcock
Not available at this site.
Furbearers
Hunting
Not available at this site.
Trapping
Not available at this site.
Amenities
Hunting