County list · Illinois

Public land that may allow hunting in Mason County, Illinois

4 listed public land units overlap Mason 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
Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
11,169 acres
State: department of natural resources · Cass County, Mason County
Open access
State forest
Sand Ridge State Forest
7,538 acres
State: department of natural resources · Mason County
Open access
National Wildlife Refuge
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
6,624 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Mason County, Marshall County
Restricted access
Other state land
Oakford State Habitat Area
110 acres
State: department of natural resources · Menard County, Mason County
Open access