Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Rend Lake
Rend Lake
National Forest · Jefferson County & Franklin County · managed by Regional Agency Land
17,012
Huntable acres
343
Deer harvest, 2023 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 99th pctl statewide
46 / 100
Jefferson Co. FDR Index
90
County record bucks
2
Mapped units
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game
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
Scout Rend Lake on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.