restricted archery zone · Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Restricted Archery Zone
Illinois, United States
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About Restricted Archery Zone
Restricted Archery Zone is a restricted archery zone in Illinois, United States, set by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 6,322 km² (2,441 mi²). Towns inside it include Champaign, Decatur, Urbana, Rantoul, Mahomet and Savoy.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Illinois Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- RAZ
- Area
- 6,322 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,441 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 66 km² of public or protected land inside it, 1% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macon County Conservation District | 13 | under 1% |
| University of Illinois | 9.9 | under 1% |
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources | 8.6 | under 1% |
| Decatur Park District | 7.1 | under 1% |
| City of Decatur | 4.7 | under 1% |
| Champaign County Forest Preserve District | 4.6 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 3.5 | under 1% |
| Champaign Park District | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 12 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Illinois Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Restricted Archery Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Restricted Archery Zone?
About 6,322 km² (2,441 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Illinois Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Restricted Archery Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 66 km² of public or protected land, 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Macon County Conservation District. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Restricted Archery Zone?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Illinois Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Illinois DNR (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zone defined in the 2026-2027 Illinois Digest (IDNR regulations); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.