Marshall Hunter Fact Sheet  - Upland Game

2006 - 2007 Season

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Location: Marshall County; Headquarters located 5 miles south of Lacon on State Rt. 26, or 30 miles north of Peoria on Route 26.

Description: Total Area: Almost 6,000 acres, of which one-half is water.

Huntable Acres for Upland and Forest species: Approx. 1,100 acres, consisting of mostly timber, with small shrubby openings and adjacent private row crop fields.

Available Game Species:

* Deer-shotgun: Statewide regulations shall apply, except hunting allowed by permit only. Each permit will be valid for both of the firearm deer seasons, and permits will be allocated through the regular statewide drawing. Permit holders must check in at the site by 5:00 AM each day of deer season to validate their permit; at this time, there will also be a drawing for standby hunters for any available vacancies. Vacancies may be filled by any person holding a valid hunting license, Habitat Stamp, and FOID card, unless exempt. Standby hunters will be issued a one-day site-specific deer permit at the check station, and charged a permit fee of $5.00. Hunters must report to the check station no later than 5:30 PM. At this time, harvest must be reported and hunting licenses will be returned.

The large stand of mature oak, hickory and maple provide excellent habitat and abundant food for both fox and gray squirrel. Bow and shotgun hunting for deer can only be described as marginal; although some hunters are successful on a regular basis. Rabbit and quail numbers are low due to limited suitable habitat, but can be found around timber edges and fields. There are no pheasants on this area.

1. Hunting is restricted to those areas posted as open to hunting.
2. Hunters (excluding deer-shotgun) are not required to check in at area, but must sign in and out at hunter sign-out boxes located in each parking lot.
3. All hunting must be with shotgun, muzzle-loader rifle, or bow and arrow only, except the .22 rimfire may be used to take raccoon and opossum from sunset to sunrise.
4. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or to use any tree stand using nails, screws, or wire, or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree.
5. It shall be unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages, including wine and beer, while hunting on the area.

Other Facilities Available: Camping, Picnicking, Hiking, and Fishing.

For further information, contact: Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area, 236 State Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540; Telephone: 309/246-8351.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion, or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271; 217/785-0067, TTY 217/782-9175.