Tapley Woods Hunter Fact Sheet

2010 - 2011 Season

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Location: Jo Daviess County, 5 miles west of Elizabeth, adjacent to and on both sides of US Rt. 20 and IL Rt. 84.
Description : Total Acres: 259.16 Huntable Acres: 259.16 all timbered

The topography of the area is very steep, consisting of unglaciated ridges. The entire hunting area is timbered, with mature oak and hickory the dominant species. Undergrowth is dense which makes walking difficult. The area is bordered by private, cultivated lands with timbered draws and ridge tops.

The excellent timbered habitat on this area provides optimum cover for both fox and gray squirrel. Since the timbered area is fairly large and dense, gray squirrel will be the dominant species. The border of the area will provide good fox squirrel hunting, particularly when corn and open lands adjoin the timber. Deer are fairly common in this area and should provide some good hunting, however, a deer taken at the bottom of the ridge will be difficult to carry out. Rabbit populations in this area are low and hunting success will reflect this. Night lighting for raccoon is allowed, however, the coon population is not high.

Available Game Species :

Area Regulations: Hunters must follow where applicable.

1. All firearm deer and Spring turkey hunters must obtain a site specific permit, which will be issued by lottery through the Permit Office in Springfield. Permits valid for JoDaviess Co. will not be valid at Tapley Woods. A windshield permit will be issued by Apple River Canyon State Park and must be displayed during the hunt. Successful deer and turkey hunters must still follow statewide checking procedures as specified by the permit.
2. All other hunting is closed during the firearm seasons except coyotes may be taken by firearm deer hunters with valid Tapley Woods permit.
3. All statewide regulations apply.
4. Hunters are required to sign in and out and record species harvested at the hunter registration box provided in the east parking lot. Park only in registration area, not in rest area.
5. It shall be unlawful to construct or to use any tree stand that utilizes nails, screws, or wire or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree on which it is installed. Any tree stand must be portable and must be removed from the tree at the end of each day.
6. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or to consume beer, wine, or intoxicating liquors while hunting on the area.
7. Non-hunters are not allowed in the field during firearm deer seasons, and until 1PM during Spring Turkey Seasons - except supervising adults during youth hunts.
8. No camping or ground fires allowed.
9. For Youth Deer Season, Jo Daviess Co. permit holders that contact the site office will be issued a windshield permit until quotas are reached.

For further information contact: Apple River Canyon State Park, Apple River, IL 61001; Telephone: (815) 745-3302.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies is available to all individuals regardless of race, sex, national origin, disability, age, religion, or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source's civil rights office and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271; 217/785-0067, TTY 217/782-9175.