Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area

Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Illinois

Location:7 miles west of Jonesboro off Route 146 in Union County.
Facilities:
Activities:Fishing (on Grassy Lake, Mar 1-Oct 15; 10 HP limit for boats), hunting (only in designated Public Hunting Area at south end of site), sightseeing and wildlife photography in Refuge area.
Special Features:Area is winter home for 50,000 to 100,000 Canada geese each year. White-tailed deer, bald and golden eagles, and other waterfowl are also commonly found in the area.
Address:2755 Refuge Rd
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Phone:618-833-5175
Web: dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/UNIONCO.HTM
Size: 6,202 acres.

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