County list · Illinois
Public land that may allow hunting in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
3 listed public land units overlap Jo Daviess County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Illinois unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- Army Corps of Engineers project land
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area
45,307 acres
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Carroll County, Adams County + 6 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge
12,539 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Jo Daviess County, Carroll County + 2 more
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Witkowsky State Fish and Wildlife Area
1,320 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jo Daviess County
Open access
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