Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Chain O'Lakes State Park
Chain O'Lakes State Park
State Park · Lake County · managed by State Department of Conservation
5,124
Huntable acres
26
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 77th pctl statewide
31 / 100
Lake Co. FDR Index
271
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, 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, Waterfowl, 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 Chain O'Lakes State Park on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.