Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Big River State Forest
Big River State Forest
State Forest · Henderson County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
2,804
Huntable acres
46
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Busy
Hunter pressure — 72th pctl statewide
59.8 / 100
Henderson Co. FDR Index
72
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Upland Game, Small Game. 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
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 Big River State Forest on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.