Saybrook State Habitat Areas (Saybrook)

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
Parcel #1 (largest):  40.485562, -88.550222
Parcel #2:  40.485746, -88.529455
Parcel #3:  40.4857128, -88.517691
Parcel #4:  40.470063, -88.497905
Parcel #5:  40.4670182, -88.5549453

Five (non-adjacent) sites located
between 3700 E Rd and 4000 E Rd
and between 1200 N Rd and 1500 N Rd
Saybrook, IL 61770

Activities:
Other (hunt*, view wildlife)
*Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below.

Season/Hours: varies by season; open to hiking and wildlife viewing in non-hunting season

Dog Friendly: hunting dogs only during hunting season

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  see hunt Illinois website (above)
On Site: unknown

Parking: primitive parking area(s) at each parcel

Amenities: no

Restrooms: no

Trail Info Websites/Apps: no

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:  prairie, wetland view & access

General Description: 5 separate tracts totaling 646-acres; state habitat areas in rural farming area

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:

Parcel #1:

Parcel #2:

Parcel #3:

Parcel #4:

Parcel #5:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Saybrook Hunter Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://outdoor.wildlifeillinois.org/articles/pheasant-habitat-areas-habitat-management-research-and-hunting

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L841855?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.inhs.illinois.edu/people/tjbenson/bensonlabinhs/pheasants/studyarea/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/4/22609175/upland-game-permits-tips-thoughts-illinois-royalty-day-program-stray-cast

Managed by:
Moraine View State Recreation Area
27374 Moraine View Park Rd
LeRoy, IL 61752
309-724-8032

*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/ .
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots. Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.