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Hanover Bluff State Natural Area
Public Land · Jo Daviess County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
802
Huntable acres
15
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Moderate
Hunter pressure — 45th pctl statewide
36.3 / 100
Jo Daviess Co. FDR Index
312
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, 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, 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
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Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.