Sahara Woods SFWA Hunter Fact Sheet

2011 - 2012 Season - Archery Deer

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Location: 5 miles west of Harrisburg, Illinois; south of State Rt. 13

Available Species: Archery Deer Hunting Only

A vacated strip mined land, Sahara encompasses 4004 acres. Presently, only 1200 acres are open to hunting. Mine reclamation hazards limit public access on some portions of the site. Vehicles must remain on two primary access roads. Users must adhere to signs and postings for access to huntable areas. Abandoned, vacant buildings, reclamation area construction, hazardous and private roads are restricted areas and are closed to public access.

Public safety is a priority focus of programs at Sahara Woods.

• Free site Hunting Permits (windshield cards) are required for species as noted. These are available online at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Navigate to "hunting/trapping: and then "public hunting areas" to print these permits. Hunters will be required to return to this website prior to February 15th each year to record harvest information. Failure to submit data will result in loss of hunting privileges for the following year.
• Hunting is allowed under statewide seasons, hours, and bag limits.
• Hunting is allowed only in those areas posted as open and as indicated on the hunter fact sheet map.
• All users are required to drive and park only on open roads and park in areas designated on the hunter site map.
• All hunters must have an Illinois Archery Deer permit and a limited season windshield site permit from the IDNR which must be displayed on the dash of the vehicle.
• Archery hunting is restricted to the issuance period for the 2009 archery deer season.
• Hunters using portable stands must have their name and address attached. Stands are not allowed to pierce the bark of the tree. No permanent stands are allowed. Portable stands may be left overnight only during the regular season.
• Man pulled carts are allowed.

For more information contact: Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area, (618) 276-4405 or District 31 Wildlife Office (618)242-2062.

Motorized vehicles are allowed only on open site roads. Parking is allowed only at designated parking areas.

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 nonmerit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the funding source’s civil rights office and/or the Equal Opportunity Officer, IDNR, 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271; 217/785-0067, TTY 217/782-9175