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Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

State Fish & Wildlife Area · Fulton County & Mason County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources

2,385
Huntable acres
9
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 91th pctl statewide
58.4 / 100
Fulton Co. FDR Index
391
County record bucks
2
Mapped units

Hunting regulations

Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.

Species: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game

Methods: Furbearer hunting, Furbearer trapping

Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting — rules change and site-specific quotas apply.

Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO

Scout Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area on the map

Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.

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