Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, located in Beaverville, IL, is a diverse natural habitat consisting of marshland, sand ridges, and dunes. Originally established in 1944 to protect the declining prairie chicken population, the area now spans 2,480 acres and is primarily used for public hunting, with 2,000 acres dedicated to this purpose. Additionally, the wildlife area boasts the Hooper Branch Savanna, a rare native savanna spanning 480 acres, making it the largest remaining tract of its kind in Illinois.
Visitors to Iroquois County State Wildlife Area can enjoy nonconsumptive recreational activities such as hiking and nature study when the facility is closed to hunting. Situated in the northeast corner of Iroquois County, approximately 80 miles south of Chicago, this natural haven offers a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the region's natural features and wildlife.
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