Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Trail of Tears State Forest
Trail of Tears State Forest
State Forest
4,784
Huntable acres
23
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Middle recorded trips
Hunter pressure (64.9th pctl statewide)
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 Trail of Tears State Forest on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.