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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Public Land · Grundy County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
3,181
Huntable acres
57
Deer harvest, 2015 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 82th pctl statewide
46.5 / 100
Grundy Co. FDR Index
93
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer
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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