Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Alexander County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
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 Cape Bend 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.