The Great Outdoors

Gumfarm Hunt Club

The seven-acre private estate is open to members and guests. Groups and individuals can partake in pheasant and chucker hunting alongside trained hunting dogs.

33380 Pierce Rd., Genoa (815) 739-2351 gumfarmhuntclub.com

Kishwaukee Archers, Inc.

The family-friendly archery club has an indoor and outdoor range for members to practice year round. There’s also a rustic clubhouse and wooded hunting trail with 28 targets.

28278 Lukens Rd., Sycamore (815) 899-6699 kishwaukeearchers.org

MacQueen Forest Preserve

The former Boy Scout camp still has all the amenities campers need, including a dining hall lodge, enclosed shelters with wood stoves, and a dozen tent campsites. There’s plenty for campers to explore across the parks 48 acres. Camping costs $4 a tent.

3640 Scout Rd., Kirkland (815) 895-7191 dekalbcounty.org

Sandwich Sportsman Club

This club offers a plethora of outdoor activities. Their facility includes a full trap shooting range with automatic clay thrower and a pistol range with target holders. There’s also an abundantly stocked fishing lake, archery lessons and 10 waterfront campsites.

1011 Hartman Trail, Sandwich (815) 786-6969 sandwichsportsmansclub.com

Shabbona Lake State Park & Campground

This tranquil fishing lake is nestled into 1,550 acres of rolling prairie with facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter activities. The campground features sites with electricity and two cabins. There’s also a bait and tackle shop and boat rentals.

100 Preserve Rd., Shabbona (815) 824-2106 • shabbonalake.com

Sycamore RV Resort

This quiet, family-owned RV park and campground offers a place for families to gather and swim, fish and picnic. The lakeside park features two spring-fed lakes, a swimming beach, boat rentals, tennis and more.

375 E. North Ave., Sycamore (815) 895-5590 • sycamorervresort.com

Sycamore Sportsman’s Club

This gun club features an outdoor shooting range with targets of varying distance.

1773 W. Motel Rd., Sycamore (815) 895-7556