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Butterfield Trail State Recreation Area
State Recreation Area · Iroquois County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
142
Huntable acres
13
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Middle recorded trips
Hunter pressure (43.9th pctl statewide)
70.2 / 100
Iroquois Co. FDR Index
84
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Upland Game. Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Upland Game
Methods: 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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