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Hunting Info

During the hunting season, the Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge will remain open. Hiking trails from St. Louis Canyon to Wildcat Canyon will also remain open.

Hunting Season 2009-2010

Firearm Deer Season

November 20, 21, 22, 2009 (First Season)

December 3, 4, 5, 6, 2009 (Second Season)

Muzzleloader Deer Season

December 11, 12, 13, 2009

Late Firearm Deer Season

January 15, 16, 17, 2010

What this means for hikers:

Portions of Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks
will be closed for hunting on the dates listed above, however,
portions of the parks are still open and safe for hiking.
All paths east of Wildcat Canyon will be closed.
However, you can still hike to the top of Starved Rock
as well as to the following canyons: Wildcat, French, Aurora,
Sac, Kickapoo, and St. Louis Canyons. Along the River Trail,
you can safely hike to Lover's Leap, Eagle Cliff Overlook,
Beehive Overlook, and Pontiac Canyon.