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Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Public Land · Lee County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
875
Huntable acres
18
Deer harvest, 2023 season
Moderate
Hunter pressure — 48th pctl statewide
51.3 / 100
Lee Co. FDR Index
77
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Turkey
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 Franklin Creek State Natural Area on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.