Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Spoon River State Forest
Spoon River State Forest
State Forest · Knox County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
1,638
Huntable acres
37
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Middle recorded trips
Hunter pressure (73.2th pctl statewide)
54.6 / 100
Knox Co. FDR Index
189
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Upland Game, Small Game. 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, Upland Game, 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.
Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO
Scout Spoon River State Forest on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.