Castle Rock Hunter Fact Sheet
Firearm, Muzzleloader & CWD Deer Hunting
2010 - 2011 Season
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LOCATION: Ogle county, 3 miles south of Oregon IL. on IL. State Hwy. Route 2
DESCRIPTION: Huntable acres: approx. 1,620. The site is composed mainly of upland forest with wooded ridges and deep ravines interspersed with hill prairie and old fields. Hiking trails are available for hunter access.

HUNTING REGULATION:
All regulations found in the Illinois Wildlife Code, Federal Regulations, and Administrative Orders will apply unless area regulations are more restrictive.

IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL:
A. To construct or to use any tree stand, screw-in steps, spikes, cleats, ladder, climbing aids, etc. using nails, screws, wire or any device which pierces or cuts the bark of the tree. Tree stands must be portable and may be left unattended from Sept. 15th through Jan. 31st. Stands left must be marked with the hunter’s name, address, and phone number. Only one stand per permit holder is allowed.
B. To consume any alcoholic beverage, including beer and wine, while on the area for the purpose of hunting.
C. To hunt in any area not designated as open to hunting.
D. For any person to park except at a designated parking area.
E. For unauthorized vehicles to enter upon any trail or be in any “off road” area.
F. Hunters must have permission from neighboring land owners before entering onto private property.
G. Hunters must have permission from Park staff prior to entering any restricted / no hunting area on the Park.
H. To place or use any bait, attractant, lure, etc. that may be licked, ingested, etc.; or, use any item that generates heat.
I. It is unlawful to drive deer or participate in a deer drive on this area during any hunting season.

1. Hunters may apply by selecting Castle Rock State Park 1st or 2nd season as their choice of hunting area on their Firearm or Muzzleloader deer permit application. Castle Rock must also be selected on the Muzzleloader deer permit application. Applications are to be submitted to, and will be processed by, the Springfield Permit Office.
2. Hunters with Castle Rock Firearm and Muzzleloader Deer Permits must check in and deposit their hunting license by 5:00 am. Hunter registration will be at the Castle Rock State Park workshop. Any vacancies remaining at 5:00 am will be filled at that time by a drawing to allocate standby permits. Stand-by permits are issued as being valid for the day of issuance only; are site specific for Castle Rock only. No other deer permits are required. Non-resident stand-by hunters are required to have a non-resident hunting license and current habitat stamp. Deer permits for the Castle Rock 1st, 2nd, and Muzzleloader seasons will be either sex permits. NOTE: Standby deer permits will only be issued at the 5 AM check-in time.
3. Hunting is allowed with any type of weapon that is legal for Statewide deer hunting during the specific season you are hunting.
4. All deer taken must be checked in / reported to the site prior to leaving the site AND checked-in / reported as outlined in the statewide rules & regulations for reporting deer harvested during the regular statewide seasons and CWD seasons.

AREA REGULATIONS: CWD DEER SEASON:

1. Permit and hunter registration information will be announced later this fall.

For more information please contact: Castle Rock S.P., 1365 W. Castle Road, Oregon, IL. 61061 (815)732-7329.

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, 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