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Wilmington Shrub Prairie State Natural Area
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Will County · managed by State Department of Natural Resources
390
Huntable acres
3
Deer harvest, 2023 season
Moderate
Hunter pressure — 28th pctl statewide
45.7 / 100
Will Co. FDR Index
318
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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