Spoon River State Forest

LOCATION: Seven miles south of Victoria on County Road 15, straight ahead onto Truro Rd, to Snakeden Road, to Road 1900E.

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Snakeden Hollow complex, the site is characterized by grasslands, brushy draws, and hardwood forest.  Some acreage is in agricultural leases managed for wildlife habitat.  Active habitat management will be occurring throughout the year on the site.

 

SITE REGULATIONS - GENERAL

1. Severe weather and safety conditions can result in closing all or part of the area.
2. It is unlawful to possess or consume alcoholic beverages while on the site for the purpose of hunting.
3. All hunters must obtain a "Site Windshield Card" online at the IDNR website, dnr2.illinois.gov/Windshieldcard. This card must be visible through the vehicle windshield and the pocket portion in possession while hunting. 
4. Hunters under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
5. Park in designated areas only. No motor vehicles allowed beyond the parking lots.
6. No trespass before 1pm during Spring turkey season, except permit hunters.
7. License and permit information can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/LPR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 SPECIAL REGULATIONS
8. Successful hunters must register their harvest by 3:00 p.m. the same day by calling the toll-free telephone number provided with their turkey hunting permit. 
9. During Spring turkey season - maximum two vehicles per parking lot. Deer-Firearm - max 5 vehicles per lot.
10. Hunting is by site-specific permit only. Permit allocated by DNR-Springfield lottery. This permit is only valid for the specific site and season indicated on the permit.
11. Pheasant, partridge, quail, and rabbit hunters are required to wear a solid blaze orange cap and upper garment of at least 400 square inches. During muzzleloader, late-winter, and youth deer season, all hunters and trappers must wear blaze orange cap and vest.
12. One tree stand allowed per permit holder. Tree stands and climbers may not pierce the bark and must be portable. Tree stands may be left unattended from September 15 through January 31, but must be legibly marked with the owner's name, address, and telephone number.
13. Coyote and striped skunk season shall coincide with the statewide fox season.
14. Hunters in possession of a P2A card are eligible to participate in a special deer hunt held the 1st Saturday and Sunday in October following the completion of the youth firearm deer season.  Each hunter can be accompanied by one (non-hunting) partner.  Hunters wishing to participate must contact the Jubilee College State Park office at (309)446-3758 beginning the 1st Tuesday of September thru the last Friday of September to apply.  All other statewide regulations apply.  Contact Jubilee College Park office for additional details.