Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area, Wildlife conservation area in Pike County, Illinois.
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected site covering about 1,140 acres along the Illinois River in Pike County. The landscape consists of steep blufflands with oak and hickory forests that create varied terrain for wildlife habitat.
The site preserves remnants of a lime kiln built around 1850 that served river transport operations. This structure marks where goods were once processed for shipment along the water route.
The Napoleon Hollow section contains archaeological evidence of continuous hunting activities spanning over 7,000 years within the Illinois River Valley region.
Visitors should display a windshield permit when parking and submit hunting reports by mid-February. These requirements help staff monitor wildlife and manage the protected area effectively.
Two ancient white oak trees within the area were core-sampled in 2001 and found to be 378 and 322 years old. These trees serve as living records of the forest's long existence.
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