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Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Fulton County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
7,115
Huntable acres
5
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 95th pctl statewide
58.4 / 100
Fulton Co. FDR Index
391
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Waterfowl. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Waterfowl
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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