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Sand Ridge State Forest
State Forest · Mason County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
7,557
Huntable acres
51 / 100
Mason Co. FDR Index
58
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting. 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
Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting — rules change and site-specific quotas apply.
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Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.
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