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Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center
Public Land · Jefferson County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
717
Huntable acres
23
Deer harvest, 2023 season
Busy
Hunter pressure — 57th pctl statewide
46 / 100
Jefferson Co. FDR Index
90
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Small Game. Furbearer hunting. 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
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 Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.