County list · Illinois
Public land that may allow hunting in Lake County, Illinois
3 listed public land units overlap Lake 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.
- Other state land
Nippersink Lake Open Space
172 acres
State: department of conservation · Lake County
Open access
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