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Kickapoo State Recreation Area
State Recreation Area · Vermilion County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
4,131
Huntable acres
64
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 82th pctl statewide
79.2 / 100
Vermilion Co. FDR Index
142
County record bucks
2
Mapped units
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Upland Game. Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, 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
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