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Shabbona Lake State Park
State Recreation Area · DeKalb County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
1,531
Huntable acres
55
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 90th pctl statewide
38.7 / 100
DeKalb Co. FDR Index
57
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, 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, Turkey, 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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