Hunting

Hunting in Illinois

Discover 62 state parks offering hunting in Illinois

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Hunting Regulations in Illinois

Status: ⚠ Limited

Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.

Important: Many state parks allow hunting. Chain O'Lakes (2,500 huntable acres), Lake Le-Aqua-Na, Morrison-Rockwood, Lincoln Trail, Apple River Canyon. Lottery permits for some upland game areas.
Official Illinois Hunting Information
Always verify current regulations with local authorities before planning your hunt.
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Illinois State Parks with Hunting

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Apple River Canyon State Park

+4 Picnicking Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking

Baldwin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
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Banner Marsh (Illinois)

+4 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling
Banner Marsh State Park Illinois

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
Beall Woods State Park Illinois

Beall Woods State Park

+4 Bird Watching Hunting Canoeing Biking
Bryant Cottage State Historic Site (Illinois)

Bryant Cottage State Historic Site
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Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area
Carlyle Lake boat marina

Cape Bend (Illinois)

Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area

+1 Hunting
Carlyle Lake (Illinois) (Illinois)

Carlyle Lake (Illinois)

+8 Wildlife Watching Bird Watching Ice Fishing Hunting Sailing Water Skiing RV Biking
Carlyle Lake boat marina

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

+3 Hunting Sailing Canoeing
Chain O Lakes State Park Illinois - sunrise fishing on connected lakes

Chain O’Lakes State Park

+15 Picnicking Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Hunting Disc Golf Archery Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Canoeing

Devils Island Wildlife Management Area

Donnelley DePue (Illinois)

Donnelley/Depue State Park

+2 Ice Fishing Hunting

Double T State Fish and Wildlife Area

+1 Hunting
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Eagle Creek State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Biking

Heidecke Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

+1 Biking

Hidden Springs (Illinois)

Hidden Springs State Forest
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Illinois)

Horseshoe Lake State Park

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Lincoln Trail Lake autumn colors with fishing boat Illinois

Jim Edgar Panther Creek SP

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area (Illinois)

Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area

+7 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking Winter Sports
Jubilee College State Park (Illinois)

Jubilee College State Park

+9 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Sightseeing Cave Tours Biking
Kankakee River canyon view

Kankakee River State Park

+8 Photography Horseback Riding Snowmobiling Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Kankakee State Park (Illinois)

Kankakee State Park

+6 Picnicking Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Waterfall Viewing Biking

Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area

Kidd Lake Marsh (Illinois)
Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

+2 Picnicking Hunting
Kishwaukee River State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Kishwaukee River State Fish and Wildlife Area

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing

LaSalle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Lincoln Trail Lake autumn colors with fishing boat Illinois

Lincoln Trail State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting RV

Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area

+2 Hunting Biking

Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area

Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area

+4 Scuba Diving Hunting Kayaking Canoeing

Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Peabody River State Fish and Wildlife Area
Pekin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Pekin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Argyle Lake State Park Illinois

Pyramid State Park

+8 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Randolph County State Recreation Area (Illinois)

Randolph County State Recreation Area

+1 Sailing

Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
Red Hills State Park (Illinois)

Red Hills State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing

Sahara Woods (Illinois)
Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area

+1 Hunting

Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

+4 Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Canoeing
Sand Ridge State Forest (Illinois)

Sand Ridge State Forest

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking

Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing

Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Biking

Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area

Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area

Ten Mile Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

+1 Hunting

Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area (Illinois)

Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Wildlife Prairie Park (Illinois)

Wildlife Prairie Park

+5 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Biking Nature
Argyle Lake State Park Illinois

Wolf Creek State Park

+4 Bird Watching Hunting Rafting Biking

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❓ Hunting in Illinois — FAQ

Is hunting allowed in Illinois state parks?

Hunting in Illinois state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. Many state parks allow hunting. Chain O'Lakes (2,500 huntable acres), Lake Le-Aqua-Na, Morrison-Rockwood, Lincoln Trail, Apple River Canyon. Lottery permits for some upland game areas. Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.

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