Hunting Areas and Season Dates
| Site Name | Phone | Directions | Check-in Time | Season Dates | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DES PLAINES |
815-423-4326 |
Between Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers. W. Side I-55 - Exit #241. |
7:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, Nov 20-22, and Christmas Day |
|
ELDON HAZLET |
618-594-3015 |
5 Mi. N. of Carlyle on Rt. 127,then 2 Mi. E. on Hazlet Park Rd. |
7:00-8:00 AM |
Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, and Christmas Day |
|
GREEN RIVER |
815-379-2324 |
4.5 Mi. N. of Ohio, IL on Rt. 26, then 3 Mi. W. on Maytown Rd. |
8:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 6, 7, 8 ,13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29, 2026; and Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2026 |
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|
IROQUOIS COUNTY |
815-435-2218 |
1 Mi. S of St. Anne on Rt. 1, then 7 Mi. E. on gravel rd. |
8:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, Nov 20-22, and Christmas Day |
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JIM EDGAR PANTHER CREEK |
217-452-7741 |
2 Mi. W. of Ashland on Rt. 125, then N. on Newmansville Rd. to County Hwy. 11, then W. 1.5 Mi. |
8:00 - 8:30 AM |
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays; Nov 20-22, Dec 3-6, and Christmas Day |
|
JOHNSON SAUK TRAIL |
309-853-2425 |
5 Mi. N. of Kewanee on Rt. 78 or 5 Mi. S. of I-80 Exit #33 on Rt. 78 |
8:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays thru Thursdays, Christmas Day, New Year's Day |
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KANKAKEE RIVER |
815-933-1383 |
Approximately 7 Mi. W. of Bradley-Bourbonnais on Rt. 102 or 10 Mi. E. of Wilmington on Rt. 102 |
8:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, Christmas Day, New Year's Day |
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MORAINE VIEW |
309-724-8032 |
12 Mi. East of Bloomington on Rt. 9 to LeRoy- Lexington Rd., then S. 4.5 Mi. |
7:00-8:00 AM |
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, and Christmas Day |
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SAND RIDGE |
309-597-2212 |
From Rt. 136, proceed 4.5 Mi. to Forest City, then 2 Mi. W.- Follow signs |
8:00-8:30 AM |
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays thru Thursdays (except Thanksgiving Day), Nov 20-22, Dec 3-6, and Christmas Day |
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SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK |
630-553-6297 |
Head West on IL 71 from Il 71/Il 47 intersection for 2.7 miles, turn right onto Eldamain Road for 1.7 miles, then turn left onto Fox Rd for 1 mile |
8:00 - 8:30 AM |
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
Closed: Monday thru Wednesday weekly, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day |
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WAYNE FITZGERRELL |
618-629-2320 |
1.5 Mi. W. of Interstate 57 on Rt. 154 |
7:00-8:00 AM |
Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 |
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays, and Christmas Day |