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Facts about (Donnelley/DePue State Park):
Overview of Donnelley/DePue State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
The Donnelley/DePue State Fish and Wildlife Areas complex is managed primarily for migratory waterfowl. Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown waterfowl expert, has designated this Great Bend as the entry point to the lower Illinois River valley, an important North American waterfowl migration corridor.The Donnelley/DePue complex is home to a $1 million State Duck Stamp Project, which was funded through State Duck Stamp dollars, State of Illinois Capital Development Board funds and Ducks Unlimited M.A....More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Donnelley/DePue State Park):
Since the areas border the Illinois river, boating and fishing are also popular. Species of interest to anglers include walleye, sauger, white bass, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, drum, crappie, bullhead and carp.Hiking, photography and nature study attract visitors to nearby Miller-Anderson Woods Nature Preserve.Two of the state areas in Putnam County are managed by the Putnam County Conservation District. Hiking and equestrian trails are available at Fox Run, while George S...More
Contact Information:
Address:1001 W. 4th St. P.O. Box 52 DePue, IL 61322
Phone No:815.447.2353
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