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Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Will County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
4,531
Huntable acres
45.7 / 100
Will Co. FDR Index
318
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game
Methods: Furbearer hunting
Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting — rules change and site-specific quotas apply.
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