LOCATION: The Sangamon County State Conservation Area is located 3 miles northeast of Salisbury in Sangamon County.
DESCRIPTION: Total Acres: 178; Huntable Acres: 178; Timbered Acres: 178
The Sangamon County State Conservation Area is characterized by steeply rolling hills and hollows. The majority of the timbered area consists of oak and hickory, with interspersed softwoods. Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.
SEASON, HOURS, LIMITS:
| SPECIES | SEASON | HOURS | SPECIAL RULES/PERMITS |
|---|
| Squirrel | Statewide | Statewide | Shotgun only, no .22 rim fire or muzzleloaders |
| Deer (firearm)* | Statewide | Statewide | Special permit required. Windshield permit required * |
| Deer (archery) | Statewide | Statewide | |
| Deer (muzzleloader) | Muzzleloader season only | Muzzleloader season only | Special permit required. |
| Rabbit/Quail | Statewide | Statewide | |
| Mourning Dove | Statewide | Statewide | |
| Raccoon (Hunting) | Statewide | Statewide | |
| Fox/Coyote (Hunting) | Statewide | Statewide | |
| Turkey | Statewide | Statewide | Special permit/1 per season |
* Deer (firearm and Youth firearm; does not apply to archery or muzzleloader deer hunting) hunters must obtain a windshield permit to hunt Sangamon County State Conservation Area. These are available online at https://dnr2.illinois.gov/windshield card/. Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information. Failure to submit data for two consecutive years will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year.
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED OFF-ROAD ON SITE (INCLUDING THOSE WITH ELECTRIC MOTORS).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Site Superintendent, 10149 County Highway 11, Chandlerville, Illinois 62627; (217) 452-7741.
