Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Lake DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Bureau County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
2,231
Huntable acres
Middle recorded trips
Hunter pressure (42th pctl statewide)
57.2 / 100
Bureau Co. FDR Index
110
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Waterfowl. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Waterfowl
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 Lake DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.