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Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area

State Fish & Wildlife Area · Saline County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources

4,059
Huntable acres
37
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Busy
Hunter pressure — 52th pctl statewide
39 / 100
Saline Co. FDR Index
48
County record bucks

Hunting regulations

Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.

Species: Deer, Turkey, 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 Sahara Woods 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.

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