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Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Wayne County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
1,324
Huntable acres
52.4 / 100
Wayne Co. FDR Index
70
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, 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, Waterfowl, 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.
Scout Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.