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Habitat: The site is characterized by rolling upland brush, sloping grownup fields, and high bluffs along the north boundary. Cultivated fields are found along the west boundary and fallow, brushy fields are scattered throughout the area. Some mature oak-hickory timber is found along the north boundary. Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.

Site/Species Specific Regulations

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.

Deer

Only one tree stand or ground blind is allowed per deer hunter. It is prohibited to construct or use any tree stand using nails, screws or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed.

Tree stands may be left unattended from September 15 through January 31. Any tree stand or ground blind left unattended must be legibly marked with the owner’s name, address, and telephone number, or site assigned identification number

All hunters must sign-in and sign-out at site office.

Archery

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Firearm

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Site specific permit required. Permit is issued from the Springfield Permit Office.

Late Winter

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Requires a Schuyler county or unfilled WKSP permit. A public announcement will be made if season is open.

Muzzleloader

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Special CWD

Not available at this site.

Youth

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Turkey

Fall Archery

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Schuyler County permit required
Hunters must sign-in and sign-out at site office

Fall Shotgun

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Schuyler County permit required
Hunters must sign-in and sign-out at site office

Spring

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Schuyler County permit required
Hunters must sign-in and sign-out at site office

Youth

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Waterfowl

No waterfowl hunting permitted

Upland/Small Game

Controlled Pheasant

Not available at this site.

Crow

Not available at this site.

Dove

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Must hunt from a staked location through Sept 5
Non-Toxic shot only

Pheasant/Quail/Partridge

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Rabbits

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Squirrel

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Squirrel hunters are allowed to use shotguns, .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms, .25 caliber or smaller air rifles, or muzzleloading black powder rifles.

Woodcock

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.

Furbearers

Hunting

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

Raccoon and Bobcat hunting only
Statewide regulations
Rimfire rifles .22 caliber and smaller may be used from sunset to sunrise.
Furbearer hunting closed during Firearm Deer Season
Windshield Card required

Trapping

Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:

A site-specific permit is required and must be in possession while trapping on the area.
Trappers must stay within assigned areas.
A drawing shall be held prior to the opening of the season. The date of the drawing shall be announced by the Department by public announcement here and the drawing shall be held at the site. Persons participating in the drawing must have either a current or previous year trapping license.
Body-gripping traps with a 10-inch jaw spread or larger must be totally submerged in water when set.
.22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms permitted

Amenities

Hunting

Trapping

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