spring turkey zone · Illinois Department of Natural Resources
South Zone
Illinois, United States
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About South Zone
South Zone is a spring turkey zone in Illinois, United States, set by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 39,218 km² (15,142 mi²). Towns inside it include Belleville, O'Fallon, Granite City, Edwardsville, Alton and Collinsville.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Illinois Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 39,218 km²
- Area (miles)
- 15,142 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,759 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 1,159 | 3% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 681 | 2% |
| Illinois Department of Natural Resources | 494 | 1% |
| Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge | 184 | under 1% |
| CRAB ORCHARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 184 | under 1% |
| CYPRESS CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 68 | under 1% |
| Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge | 68 | under 1% |
| Rend Lake Conservancy District | 27 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 179 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Apr 5, 2027 to Apr 9, 2027 | bearded, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027 | bearded, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 21, 2027 | bearded, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 22, 2027 to Apr 28, 2027 | bearded, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 29, 2027 to May 6, 2027 | bearded, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for South 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 South Zone (spring turkey zone)?
About 39,218 km² (15,142 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Illinois Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,759 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for South Zone?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Illinois Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to South Zone?
In the same unit system: North Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Illinois DNR (zone definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Zones defined in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 710.5; 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.