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Big Grand Pierre Glade State Natural Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Pope County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
331
Huntable acres
2
Deer harvest, 2022 season
Light
Hunter pressure — 4th pctl statewide
20.6 / 100
Pope Co. FDR Index
96
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting permitted. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
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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