Wise Ridge State Natural Area
Site Contact Info
Office phone: 618-995-2411
Office address: c/o Ferne Clyffe SP P.O. Box 10, Goreville, IL 62939
Site Coordinates: 37.59971 -88.74886
County: Johnson
Site Superintendent (Ferne Clyffe State Park Parent Site)
Site Map
Site Characteristics
Huntable acres: 555
Habitat: This site is entirely forested with the dominant habitat being mixed hardwood forest. Some areas of pine plantation are present. Tunnel Hill State Trail runs through the property. Topography is moderate to steep. Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.
Site Specific Regulations
Statewide and associated species regulations apply at the site unless noted hereafter.
All hunting is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hunters may leave tree stands unattended from September 15 to January 31. Stands must be legibly marked with the owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
No ATV’s or bicycles are allowed.
Deer
Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A statewide permit is required.
Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A county permit is required.
Late Winter Antlerless
Available at this site when the county is open for the Late Winter Antlerless season. Statewide regulations apply.
A county permit is required.
Muzzleloader
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A county permit is required.
Special CWD
Not available at this site.
Youth Firearm
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A youth permit is required.
Turkey
Fall Archery
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A statewide permit is required.
Fall Shotgun
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A county permit is required.
Spring
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A county permit is required.
Youth
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
A youth permit is required.
Waterfowl
Not available at this site.
Upland & Small Game
Dove
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Rabbits
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Squirrels
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Upland Birds
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Woodcock
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply.
Furbearers
Hunting
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except that coyote and striped skunk season coincides with the statewide fox season.
Trapping
Available at this site. Statewide regulations apply, except:
- A Trapping permit issued by Ferne Clyffe site office is required.
- Only Egg Traps, D-P (dog proof) traps, box traps, cage traps, and traps of similar design may be used for land sets.
Amenities
- None