Hunt unit · Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
Liverpool Lake Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Liverpool Lake unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge in Mason County, IL. It covers approximately 810 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.
Liverpool Lake map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Illinois regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.
Game at Chautauqua NWR
Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.
Getting to the Liverpool Lake unit
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Destination: center of the Liverpool Lake unit
- Decimal
40.37653, -90.02268- DMS
40°22′35.5″N 90°01′21.6″W
Nearest towns
- Havana, IL5.6 mi N of town
- Peoria, IL31 mi SW of town
- Springfield, IL45 mi NW of town
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.
Shooting hours at this unit
Today at Liverpool Lake
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 08m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 6:39 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 32m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 30m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 59m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 32m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 19m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 20m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 35m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 06m |
Computed for 40.377, -90.023 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Other units at Chautauqua NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | ✕Closed | 5,767 | — |