County list · Illinois
Public land that may allow hunting in Knox County, Illinois
6 listed public land units overlap Knox 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.
- State wildlife / game area
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
2,488 acres
State: department of natural resources · Knox County
Open access - State forest
Spoon River State Forest
1,641 acres
State: department of natural resources · Knox County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Buffalo Prairie State Fish and Wildlife Area
291 acres
State: department of natural resources · Knox County
Open access - Other state land
Victoria State Habitat Area
243 acres
State: department of natural resources · Knox County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
T-Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
189 acres
State: department of natural resources · Knox County
Open access - Other state land
Miscellaneous Property
92 acres
State: department of natural resources · Pike County, St. Clair County + 6 more
Open access
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