Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
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The Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre (460 ha) state park located near Griggsville in Pike County, Illinois. It borders on the Illinois River and is primarily made of steeply sloped bluffland that is part of the river's valley. Heavily wooded, this region is managed for whitetail deer hunting. The Ray Norbut complex also includes Big Blue Island, a 100-acre (40 ha) riparian island in the Illinois River. The park is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).[1]
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Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area Show map of Illinois | |
Location | Pike County, Illinois, USA |
Nearest city | Griggsville, Illinois |
Coordinates | 39°40′42″N 90°38′43″W |
Area | 1,140 acres (460 ha) |
Established | 1970 |
Governing body | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
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