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Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Whiteside County
2,404
Huntable acres
Higher recorded trips
Hunter pressure (91.2th pctl statewide)
36.7 / 100
Whiteside Co. FDR Index
45
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, 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, 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
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