Siloam Springs - Fall Creek Hunter Fact Sheet

2012 - 2013 Season

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INTRODUCTION: The Fall Creek Unit of Siloam Springs State Park was originally developed as a rest area that overlooks the Mississippi River valley in southwest Adams County. Although the area has a limited acreage, it contains high-quaility forested habitat and provides quality archery deer hunting opportunities.

LOCATION: Siloam Springs State Park Fall Creek Unit is located three miles southwest of Payson or twelve miles south of Quincy in Adams County.

DESCRIPTION:

Total Acres: 222 Non-Forested Acres: 32 Water Acres: 2 (Fall Creek)
Huntable Acres: 190 Forested Acres: 190  

SETTING: The area is comprised of a mixture of wooded ravines with crop fields present on the ridges and in the creek bottoms. Many of the crop fields have been idled and established to perennial grasses. In others, natural succession of woody plants is occurring at various stages. The woodlands consist of a relatively young stand of oak-hickory timber with some interspersed brushy fallowed pasture areas.

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SPECIAL RULES/PERMITS
DEER (BOW ONLY) STATEWIDE STATEWIDE Illinois archery deer permit required.

No other species may be hunted at this site.

SITE REGULATIONS:

It Shall Be Unlawful:

  1. For any person to construct or to use any tree stand using nails, screws, wire, steps, or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Only one portable stand may be used and must be labeled with the hunter's name, address, and telephone number or a site assigned number, and must be removed daily.
  2. For any person to possess or consume beer, wine, or alcoholic or intoxicating liquor while hunting on the area.
  3. For any person to use vehicles on internal roads that are posted closed.
  4. To hunt on the area within 50 yards of the designated picnic or parking areas.

OTHER SITE FACILITIES: Hiking trail

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Siloam Springs State Park, 938 East 3003 Lane, Clayton, IL 62324. (217) 894-6205

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.