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Ward's Grove State Natural Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Jo Daviess County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
337
Huntable acres
2
Deer harvest, 2024 season
Light
Hunter pressure — 21th pctl statewide
36.3 / 100
Jo Daviess Co. FDR Index
312
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting permitted. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
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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