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Kishwaukee River State Natural Area

Public Land · DeKalb County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources

546
Huntable acres
16
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Busy
Hunter pressure — 69th pctl statewide
38.7 / 100
DeKalb Co. FDR Index
57
County record bucks

Hunting regulations

Hunting: Deer, Turkey. 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

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.

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