Whitefield Pheasant Habitat Area

Marshall County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
41.110418, -89.505399

South of Intersection of
Yankee Ln and Western Rd
Henry, IL  61537

Official Website
​https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/WhitefieldPheasantHabitatArea.aspx
https://huntillinois.org/sites/whitefield-pha/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Other (hunt*, view wildlife)
*Be aware, be safe.  ALL visitors should see below.
 
Season/Hours:  varies by season
Hunting is in November and December.
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:  https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Documents/WhitefieldHunterMap.pdf
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  parking lot

Amenities:  no    
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no

​Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  
prairie
wetland view & access
 
General Description:  118-acre state habitat area in rural farming area
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

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

More Information:
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https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/henry/nature-outdoor-recreation/whitefield-pheasant-habitat-area/

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

Managed by:
Marshall State fish and Wildlife Area
236 Route 26
Lacon, IL  61540
309-246-8351

*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.