Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Hidden Springs State Forest
Hidden Springs State Forest
State Forest · Shelby County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
1,096
Huntable acres
33
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Higher recorded trips
Hunter pressure (83.9th pctl statewide)
60 / 100
Shelby Co. FDR Index
107
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game. Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game
Methods: 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
Scout Hidden Springs State Forest on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.