Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area

Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area, Illinois, U.S.
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area, Illinois, U.S.
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area
Location Union County, Illinois, U.S.
Nearest city Jonesboro, Illinois
Coordinates 37°24′30″N 89°22′32″W / 37.40833°N 89.37556°W / 37.40833; -89.37556Coordinates: 37°24′30″N 89°22′32″W / 37.40833°N 89.37556°W / 37.40833; -89.37556
Area 6,202 acres (2,510 ha)
Established 1940s
Governing body Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 6,202 acres (2,510 ha) in Union County, Illinois, United States. It contains extensive Clear Creek wetlands managed for fishing and bird hunting.

References

  • "Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
  • USGS. "Union County State Conservation Area, USGS Ware (IL,MO) Quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-05.


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