County list · Illinois
Public land that may allow hunting in Johnson County, Illinois
4 listed public land units overlap Johnson 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.
- National Forest land
Shawnee National Forest
273,722 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Pope County, Jackson County + 7 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
16,712 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Pulaski County, Union County + 2 more
Restricted access - National Forest land
Shawnee Purchase Unit
7,733 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Johnson County, Williamson County + 3 more
Open access - Other state land
Skinner Farm State Habitat Area
224 acres
State: department of natural resources · Johnson County
Open access
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