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State: Illinois
Species available to On Your Own hunters
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Deer Hunting - Illinois hunters pursue the white-tailed deer more than any other game species the state has to offer. Archery season opens Oct 1 across the state and the first firearm deer season opens the Friday before Thanksgiving statewide. For application deadlines and other important information, including hunting regulations and downloadable applications, go here. |
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Turkey Hunting - Spring turkey hunting signals the resurrection of the fields and forests across Illinois. The fall turkey season gives the hunter another chance at this majestic bird later in the year. Opening dates for the spring season vary across the state. Look up turkey hunting regulations and download applications at this site.
Purchase your Deer & Turkey pins here |
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Upland/Small Game Hunting - Many consider August 1 as the beginning of a new hunting season in Illinois as the mighty squirrel becomes legal quarry. The upland game season starts the first Saturday in November statewide. Look up small game and upland game hunting regulations and information and download applications for special hunts and areas at this site. |
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Migratory Waterfowl/Dove Hunting - From the Mississippi and the Illinois Rivers, to large lakes and small ponds to the vast expanses of harvested fields, waterfowl hunting has deep roots and tradition in Illinois. Opening dates for waterfowl vary across the state. Don’t forget dove hunting, a favorite of many Illinois hunters, opens September 1 statewide. |
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Harvest Reporting & Information - Harvest check-in is simply a phone call away, or you can report your success online. Several measurements are required before either method of check-in can be completed. |
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Public Hunting Areas - Information on public hunting areas at IDNR sites. |
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General Hunting Information - Being in the know about the rules and regulations concerning hunting in Illinois is a must. A downloadable copy of the Illinois Hunting/Trapping Regulations and some specific highlights are located on this page
Non-Resident Firearm Deer Hunting Information Page
Permit Applications
- 2009 Non-Resident Firearm Deer Applications through the DNR Direct Online License Sales or download and print will be available mid July 2009
- 2009 Non-Resident Property Only Firearm Deer Permit Application (download and print)
- Deer Application Inquiry Instructions and online system is here
Licenses
Harvest Reporting
- Online Harvest Reporting Information is here or call 1-866-ILCHECK (1-866-452-4325)
Harvest Deer Pin Information:
- List of Participating Harvest Deer Pin Vendors
- Purchase Deer Lapel Pins here ($5.00)
General Information
- Firearm Special Hunt Area Listing and Footnotes
- 2009 Deer Hunting Information and Online/Toll Free Telephone Check in System available May 2009
- 2009 Firearm Deer Hunting Info for Counties Testing for Chronic Waste Disease available May 2009
- Season Dates, Application Dates/Deadlines & Pricing Information here
- Digest of Hunting & Trapping Regulations here
- Fix your Application here
- Lost/replacement Permits here
Non-Resident Archery Hunting information Page
Permit Applications
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- 2009 Non-Resident “Property Only Hunting” Archery Deer Permit Application (download and print)
- 2009 Non-Resident Archery Antlerless Only Deer Permits will be available September 1, 2009
- 2009 Non-Resident Combo Archery Deer Permit Application through the DNR Direct Online License Sales will be available June 1, 2009
Licenses
Harvest Reporting
- Online Harvest Reporting Information here or call 1-866-ILCHECK (1-866-452-4325)
Harvest Deer Pin Information:
- List of Participating Harvest Deer Pin Vendors
- Purchase Deer Lapel Pins here ($5.00)
General Information
- 2009 Deer Hunting Information and Online/Toll Free Telephone Check in System available May 2009
- Digest of Hunting & Trapping Regulations here
- Season Dates, Application Dates/Deadlines & Pricing Information here
- Fix your Application here
- Lost/replacement Permits here
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