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Weldon Springs State Park Piatt County Unit
Site Contact Info
Office phone: 217-935-2644
Office address: 4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL 61727
- Main office at Weldon Springs State Park
Site coordinates: 40.003022, -88.614986
County: Piatt
Site Map
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 770
Habitat: Site follows a 2.3 mile stretch of the Sangamon River and is directly adjacent to Allerton Park. Upland and bottomland forests are comprised of silver maples, cottonwood, sycamore, and walnut trees. The relatively flat grasslands consist of grazed pastures and retired agricultural fields. The site is comprised of 2 parcels. Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site. These activities are necessary to improve and develop high quality wildlife habitat.
Site/Species Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at site unless noted hereafter.
A windshield card must be displayed on the vehicle dashboard. You must report your harvest and hunter trips via the system, even if you did not hunt, by February 15.
One portable tree stands and/or ground blind may be used per hunter but must be removed daily
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Hunters required to use windshield card system
- Only antlered deer may be harvested during the 1 – 15 October period of archery season
- After October 15, statewide regulations apply.
Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Requires a site-specific permit obtained via the statewide lottery system.
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
Not available at this site.
Fall Shotgun
Not available at this site.
Spring
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Requires a site-specific permit obtained via statewide lottery.
- Permit is only valid for the specific site and season indicated on the permit.
Youth
Available at this site. Follows the same regulations as Spring Turkey. See section above for more information.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland & Small Game
Controlled Pheasant
Not available at this site.
Crow
Not available at this site.
Dove
Not available at this site.
Upland Birds
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Season closed during both firearm deer season.
Rabbits
Available at this site. Follows the same regulations as Upland Birds. See section above for more information.
Squirrels
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- Season is from August 1 through September 30.
- Hunters may use shotgun and bow and arrow only.
Woodcock
Not available at this site.
Furbearers
Not available at this site.