Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Fayette County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
1,759
Huntable acres
25
Deer harvest, 2023 season
Busy
Hunter pressure — 70th pctl statewide
49.9 / 100
Fayette Co. FDR Index
110
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting permitted. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
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 Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.