Cedar Glen State Natural Area Hunter Fact Sheet

2009 - 2010 Season

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INTRODUCTION: The Cedar Glen SNA was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 2005, from The Nature Conservancy, and includes the Cedar Glen Nature Preserve (617 acres), Mississippi River Sand Hill Nature Preserve (45 acres), Cedar Glen Land and Water Reserve (270 acres) and the Prairie State Eagle Refuge (270 acres). Historically, this area was established to ensure protection of the bald eagle roost as well as other important natural features. This area also supports a strong population of white-tailed deer which provides excellent hunting opportunities.

LOCATION: The site is located one mile northeast of Warsaw, immediately off the Hamilton blacktop, along the Mississippi River in western Hancock County.

DESCRIPTION:

Total acres: 1,202             Water Acres: Mississippi River frontage      Open Acres: 140
Huntable Acres: 1,150      Timbered Acres: 1,018

SETTING: Over half of Cedar Glen SNA lies in the upland bluffs and consists of oak-hickory woodlands interspersed with hill prairie, savanna, dry barren, open woodland, various ponds and intermittent creeks. The remaining bottomlands consist of Mississippi River floodplain forests and successional fields. Two large forested riverine islands provide refuge for wintering bald eagles and a heron rookery.

SEASONS, HOURS, LIMTS:

1. Three parking lots are present on the area (see map). All hunters are required to sign in/out and report their day’s harvest. This data will aid in management of the area and thereby provide better hunting.
2. All hunting is to be with shotgun, bow and arrow, handgun, and muzzleloader.
3. All bag limits are the same as regular statewide regulations – one deer per legal permit.
4. Archery deer hunting: No quota; state permit required. All hunting ends after December 15th annually to respect winter eagle roosting activities.
   Firearm deer hunting: Quota of 30 hunters; special site permit required; issued from Springfield.
   Muzzleloader deer hunting: Quota of 30 hunters; special site permit required; issued from Springfield (second three-day weekend only).
5. It is unlawful to hunt within 300 yards of an occupied dwelling with a shotgun, with slugs, or a muzzleloader. Be aware that several private residences are located near the perimeter of this site.