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Sandy Ford State Natural Area
Public Land · LaSalle County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
203
Huntable acres
4
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Moderate
Hunter pressure — 47th pctl statewide
48.7 / 100
LaSalle Co. FDR Index
228
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Small Game. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Turkey, Small Game
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 Sandy Ford State Natural 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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