Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Hunter Fact Sheet

2011 - 2012 Season

Description: Total Acres 1361. Huntable Acres: 862. Habitat types: Timber - 100 acres, Brush - 100 acres, Grass or cultivated acres - 650. The area is one of gently rolling topography. Much of the area consists of grassy areas interspersed with cultivated fields, brushy draws, and small woodlots. This area provides excellent hunting opportunity for the common game species found in northwestern Illinois.

All regulations found in the Illinois Wildlife Code, Federal Regulations and Administrative Orders will apply unless area regulations are more restrictive.

1. Hunters are encouraged to go to the site office and obtain a free permit. All hunters are required to check in prior to hunting and to check out and report their harvest immediately after concluding the hunt. All deer harvested must also be checked in / reported as outlined in the Statewide rules & regulations for reporting deer harvested during the regular statewide deer seasons.
2. Hunting is restricted to those areas posted as open to hunting. Hunters with weapons are not allowed in the field except during hunting hours.
3. Statewide opening through the day before the statewide pheasant opening; statewide season. Statewide pheasant opening through the last day of the statewide season the site is open for pheasant hunting: Mondays & Tuesdays only. The day after the site closes for pheasant hunting through statewide close: statewide season.
4. Coyote & turkey may be taken by bow & arrow while archery deer hunting during the site archery deer season (see #3). Statewide permit required to hunt turkeys.
5. Fox may be taken by bow & arrow while archery deer hunting (See #3) during the period that the statewide fox season is open.
6. Lake Shore Raod closes every year on November 1st and does not reopen until May 1st. Be aware of this in case you have used this road to place a tree stand.
7. Further restrictions may exist. See posted regulations before hunting.

1. To construct or use any tree stand or accessory using nails, screws or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Only one stand allowed per hunter. Stands must be portable, may be erected September 15, and must be removed by sunset on January 31. Tree stands left unattended must be marked with the owner's name, address, and telephone number.
2. To hunt in any area not designated as being open to hunting.
3. To park anywhere on the site except in the designated parking lots & for unauthorized vehicles to enter upon any trail.
4. To hunt with other than a shotgun or bow & arrow.
5. For any person to consume any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug or to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on the area for the purpose of hunting.

Other Facilities / Activities Available: Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, cross country skiing.

For further information contact: Johnson Sauk Trail State Park; 28616 Sauk Trail Road; Kewanee, IL 61443 Phone: 309/853-5589

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.