Winston Tunnel

2010 -2011 Season

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Location: Jo Daviess County, 5 miles South of Galena on Blackjack Rd.
Description : Total Acres: 227; Timber Acres: 227; Huntable Acres: 207.

The vegetative cover is a mixture of steep timbered slopes and bluffs with less steep timbered areas interspersed with grassy openings. the topography can be severe, especially adjacent to rock Hill Rd, making walking difficult. This habitat will provide good hunting for deer and turkey. Squirrel, rabbit and raccoon are also present in good numbers. The site also contains the gated mouth of the historic Winston Tunnel, a defunct railroads tunnel that passes under Rocky Hill Road. Hunting is not allowed in restricted areas near the mouth of the Winston Tunnel and near neighboring residences.

Available Game Species :

Species Seasons Hunting Hours Bag Limits Special Regulations
Squirrel & Rabbit Statewide Statewide Statewide Shotgun OR Bow & Arrow. See #2, 4 below
Turkey (Spring Youth) Statewide Statewide Statewide Quota of 2 hunters See #4, 6 & 10 below.
Turkey (Spring) Statewide Statewide Statewide Quota of 2 hunters per season. See #1, 4 & 6 below.
Turkey (Fall Firearm) Statewide Statewide Statewide No Hunter Quota. Valid County Permit Required. No windshield permit required. See #4 below.
Turkey (Bow) Statewide Statewide Statewide No hunter quota. See #2, 4 below
Deer (Bow) Statewide Statewide Statewide No hunter quota. See #2, 4 below
Deer (Youth) Statewide Statewide Statewide Quota of 8 hunters. See #2, 4, 6, & 10 below
Deer (Firearm) First or Second Season Statewide Statewide Quota of 8 hunters per season. See #1, 2, 4, & 6 below.
Deer (Late-Winter) Statewide Statewide Statewide Quota of 8 hunters. See#1, 2, 4 & 6 below.
Deer (Muzzleloader) 2nd Portion of Muzzleloader Season

Statewide

 Statewide Quota of 8 hunters. Muzzleloader Only Permit. Invalid during 2nd portion of firearm deer season. See#1, 2, 4, & 6 below
Raccoon, Opossum Statewide Sunset to Sunrise Statewide Shotguns and .22ca Rimfire Rifles allowed. See #4 below.
Fox, Coyote, Skunk Statewide Fox Season Sunset to Sunrise Statewide Shotguns and .22ca Rimfire Rifles allowed. See #4 below.

Area Regulations:

  1. Spring Turkey and firearm deer hunters must obtain a site permit, which will be issued through the Permit Office in Springfield. Permits valid for JoDaviess Co. will not be valid at Winston Tunnel. A windshield permit will be issued by Apple River Canyon State Park and must be displayed during the hunt. Successful deer and turkey hunters must still follow statewide checking procedures as specified by the permits.
  2. All other hunting is closed during the firearm deer season except coyotes may be taken by firearm deer hunters with valid Winston Tunnel permit.
  3. All statewide regulations apply.
  4. Hunters are required to sign in and out and record species harvested at the hunter registration box provided in parking areas.
  5. Unauthorized motorized vehicles are not allowed on this site.
  6. Site is closed to non-hunters during firearm deer season, and until 1PM during Spring Turkey Seasons. Exception: supervising adults during youth hunts.
  7. It shall be unlawful to construct or to use any tree stand that utilizes nails, screws, or wire or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Any tree stand must be portable and removed from the tree at the end of each day.
  8. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or to consume beer, wine, or intoxicating liquors while hunting on the area.
  9. No camping or ground fires allowed.
  10. For Youth Turkey Season, Jo Daviess Co. permit holders that contact the site office will be issued a windshield permit until quotas are reached.

For further information contact: Apple River Canyon State Park, Apple River, IL 61001; Telephone: (815)745-3302.

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, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702; 217/785-0067, TTY 217/782-9175.