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.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee National Forest National Forest land | 273,722 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Pope County, Jackson County + 7 more |
| Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 16,712 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Pulaski County, Union County + 2 more |
| Shawnee Purchase Unit National Forest land | 7,733 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Johnson County, Williamson County + 3 more |
| Skinner Farm State Habitat Area Other state land | 224 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Johnson County |