Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Silver Springs
Silver Springs
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Kendall County · managed by State Department of Conservation
1,189
Huntable acres
11
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 75th pctl statewide
32.1 / 100
Kendall Co. FDR Index
33
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, 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, 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.
Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO
Scout Silver Springs on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.