Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Shawnee National Forest
Shawnee National Forest
National Forest · Jackson County & Johnson County · managed by Forest Service
391,507
Huntable acres
23.9 / 100
Jackson Co. FDR Index
84
County record bucks
2
Mapped units
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. 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 Shawnee National Forest on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.