This zone is found in the extreme southeast corner of the state and lies along the Missouri and Illinois state lines. A healthy population of deer is distributed throughout the zone in heavy densities. As with other zones in the state, the private lands in this area will typically provide the best hunting opportunities and the best chances to kill a good buck. However, this zone has great public access opportunities for public land hunters heading to this zone with the intent of killing a buck on public lands. This area is characterized by privately owned agricultural fields, interspersed with extensive stands of mature hardwood trees, and numerous creeks, rivers, reservoirs, and swamps. This area features excellent genetics, contributing to the potential for some exceptional bucks.