Illinois offers online hunting permit registration and purchase, and permits are available for state residents and nonresidents. Illinois hunting laws and regulations are presided over the illinois department of natural resources. Illinois firearm deer season opens nov illinois harvested 58 836 deer best bucks of the month november 2018 shotgun deer season quickly roaching illinois whitetail gun hunts. Currently, the illinois gun season includes two additional times that you can gun hunt illinois. Throughout the rest of the state, these rifles may only be used for deer hunting in place of a shotgun or handgun during the november and january shotgun deer seasons or in place of a handgun during the january handgun deer season. Shotguns, loaded with slugs only, of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge, not capable of firing more than 3. Remaining shotgun season permits now on sale overthe. Government lands % 5% private lands 35,243,682 acres. Our illinois gun hunts take place during the first firearm season in illinois. In the last week leading up to any local slug deer season, its safe to say more shotgun slugs are sold than in the rest of. Illinois firearm deer hunting season means boost for local.
January firearms deer hunting season in suffolk county nys. Nov 16, 2018 springfield deer hunters are reminded to focus on safety as the 2018 illinois firearm deer season opens this week. Safety belts or safety harnesses and waiver of liability required on all hunts. Ralph loos dnr has put firearm deer permits for the upcoming season on sale overthecounter. The sevenday firearm season begins this friday, nov. Hunting tradition your stay with us is more than a deer hunt. Youth firearm deer season information hunting illinois.
Illinois hunters will be out in full force for the states first firearm deer season of the year. We had also left the property pretty much alone this season with the exception of youth season. Shotgun deer hunting illinois, illinois deer hunting, illinois department of natural resources, illinois most popular hunting season, the sevenday firearm deer season, begins on friday through sunday, nov. Shotgun deer season begins in illinois, safety tips to. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site utility links idnr home. Regulations require hunters to check in at an official station during the first week of deer season. Firearm deer season is in full swing in illinois local. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer.
If youre a deer hunter in illinois, you know hunting is more than a hobbyits a way of life, and a great way to display your deer hunting pride is by collecting and displaying illinois deer pins. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. Hunters may also use a muzzleloader permit with a muzzleloading rifle during 2nd firearm deer season dec. Firearm deer season starts today jacksonville journalcourier. Dec 11, 2019 a strong second season for illinois firearm hunters was not enough to lift the overall harvest, which was 75,349. Hunters may also use a muzzleloader permit with a muzzleloading rifle during 2nd firearm deer season. Here we go again another illinois whitetail hunt in southern illinois.
A second round of firearm deer hunting will be held from nov. In the second week, they can check in deer online, if desired. Deer season illinois 2018 shotgun the best photos of deer. Statewide, 50,173 deer were harvested compared to the 58,836 taken during the first shotgun deer hunting weekend last year. Remaining shotgun season permits now on sale overthe counter. In marion county, 995 deer were harvested, compared to 1,234 the prior year. Deer permit applicationssales chart firearm and muzzleloader deer season information including season dates and how to apply. The second shotgun season in the prairie state is a true misnomer for deer hunters. Its part of a strong hunting tradition that started back when heartlands owner, gary harpole, was a child. Click here for the 2020 firearm deer season hunting regulations information sheet for cwdtesting counties. Individuals can purchase one or more permits during this period, subject to availability. Apr 03, 2020 illinois firearm deer season opens nov illinois harvested 58 836 deer best bucks of the month november 2018 shotgun deer season quickly roaching illinois whitetail. Deer hunting permits will change in 2020 news the state. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019.
Getting started deer dove furbearer hunttrap furbearer management trapping turkey. The agency noted that permits will be sold until quotas are exhausted or until the close of the season, whichever occurs first. Pennsylvania pennsylvania hunting pennsylvania fishing. Legal hunting hours for the firearm deer season are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Testing of deer for chronic wasting disease by idnr personnel will occur so long as funding is available during the firearm deer season dates nov. Some years, it can be a balmy affair, as bucks capitalize on late does still in estrus. The january firearms deer season begins on the first sunday in january and ends on january 31. These dates are based on the current administrative rules as of november 17, 2000 and are subject to change.
Deer harvest during first shotgun deer hunting season is down. Oregon oregon fishing oregon big game hunting oregon game bird oregon fishing oregon big game hunting. Hunters who hit the woods during illinois initial firearm deer season had an abundance of success this year, harvesting a preliminary total of 58,836 deer. Visit our main hunting page for general information. Hunters who take a deer during the firearm season in most illinois counties must register the deer they harvest online, or through the tollfree phone checkin system. No matter if your an expert hunter or a first timer there are some important things to know. Deer hunting permits will change in 2020 news lincoln, il.
Everything you need to plan your illinois hunting trips for 2020. The colder the weather, the earlier deer tend to get up out of. Archery deer season information including season dates and how to apply youth firearm deer season information upcoming latewinter deer season information will be available in early fall 2020. The illinois archery deer season is open through jan. Nov 26, 2018 regulations require hunters to check in at an official station during the first week of deer season. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois. Nov 29, 2019 the deer hunting harvest for the first shotgun deer hunting weekend was down statewide and across south central illinois. Illinois firearm deer hunting season means boost for. Deer permit applicationssales information illinois dnr. January 8, 2020 late season illinois whitetail hunting report whitetails are congregating around quality late sesaon food sources, many of which can be found on our properties in the form of brassica food plots and cut ag fields. Springfield deer hunters are reminded to focus on safety as the 2018 illinois firearm deer season opens this week. A strong second season for illinois firearm hunters was not enough to lift the overall harvest, which was 75,349. In most states, shotgun deer season is far too short.
Deer firearm and muzzleloader hunting information illinois. The colder the weather, the earlier deer tend to get up out of their beds and into our late season food sources. Illinois deer hunters should be aware of 400 deer with ehd. The following dates are the projected indiana firearms deer seasons through 2019. Illinois firearm deer season opens nov illinois harvested 58 836 deer hunters in illinois harvest 80 896 deer illinois 2018. Going in to the 2016 illinois shotgun season i had really high hopes. Illinois firearm whitetail hunting, especially in pike county, has been a tradition at heartland that dates back to when heartlands owner, gary harpole, grew up. The only component of the system that hasnt changed is the hunter. Oct 02, 2019 the illinois archery deer season is open through jan. Dec 22, 2019 illinois hunting laws and regulations are presided over the illinois department of natural resources. Many illinois outfitters use this entire season to book hunters. Deadline april 30, 2020 june 30, 2020 first lottery deadline second lottery 2020 resident firearm deer hunting permit appliation third lottery. With the right shotgun, you can be more comfortable and more effective throughout a long day in the field. Special cwd deer season one deer per valid deer permitg latewinter antlerless deer handgun, dec.
Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt for deer unless you meet one of the license. Last year in the two firearm seasons, overall harvest was 80,957. The outdoor sport means a big boom for the local economy. The state of illinois does have strict firearms laws that may affect transportation of hunting guns and ammunition within the state. Illinois gun hunts gun hunt illinois illinois gun hunting. Dec 06, 2017 as expected, or at least i did, nice weather appears to have helped illinois deer hunters during the second firearm deer season. Applications received after a deadline will be entered into the next application period. Nov 22, 2019 expect to see a lot of blaze orange in illinois this weekend. Shotgun, using a single ball or slug, or a muzzleloading rifle or pistol, shooting a single projectile, having a minimum bore of 0. Bettendorf, iowa shotgun season is beginning, and whitetail deer are a concern this year after a disease called ehd epizootic hemorrhagic disease is hitting the illinois deer this year.
View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. With the right shotgun, you can be more comfortable and more effective throughout a long. Both states have new laws on the books regarding deer season. Shotgun deer season begins in illinois, safety tips to remember. January firearms deer hunting season in suffolk county.
Expect to see a lot of blaze orange in illinois this weekend. To have an effective, enjoyable shotgun season, you need the best equipment. Deer permit applicationssales chart firearm and muzzleloader deer season information including season dates and how to apply list of special hunt area permits remaining after deer muzzleloader lottery drawings. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Nov 10, 2016 shotgun deer hunting illinois, illinois deer hunting, illinois department of natural resources, illinois most popular hunting season, the sevenday firearm deer season, begins on friday through sunday, nov.
Hunters in illinois harvested 58,836 deer during first weekend of. Known for premier deer hunting opportunities with trophy quality. Illinois sevenday firearm deer season will conclude nov. Harvest for the two firearm seasons finished 462 deer ahead of. Before i write out this description be sure to like and subscribe to see my illinois buck that i just dropped literally a couple of. Deer harvest during first shotgun deer hunting season is.
As expected, or at least i did, nice weather appears to have helped illinois deer hunters during the second firearm deer season. Opening day of the illinois deer hunting season whether youre outfitted with a bow, crossbow, shotgun, muzzleloader or handgun is filled with your hope of taking your deer, but it doesnt always work out that way. Firearm deer season starts today jacksonville journal. Nov 28, 2017 51,000 deer hunted on opening weekend across illinois, il illinois saw a few thousand less deer killed this year than last year on the opening weekend of hunting season this year. Illinois department of natural resources spokeswoman rachael. This 3 day season always takes place the weekend before thanksgiving. Other years, this season can be a frigid set of circumstances, with deer behaving more indicative of the traditional solstice. Springfield, il deer hunters are reminded to focus on safety as the 2018 illinois firearm deer season opens this week. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun. Illinois sevenday firearm deer season will conclude dec. Many small game hunting seasons are temporarily suspended during deer firearms season for hunter safety.
How to choose a shotgun for deer season nomad outdoor. The deer hunting harvest for the first shotgun deer hunting weekend was down statewide and across south central illinois. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun season. Twoweek shotgun season for deer begins vineyard gazette. Opening weekend gun deer kill numbers tumble outdoornews. Illinois hunting laws and provisions will differ on the basis of what kind of game is desired to be hunted, as well as if the hunter is a current resident of the state or a nonresident. Today is the beginning of firearm deer hunting season in illinois. Deer hunters are waiting in anticipation for november 18 when shotgun deer season kicks off in illinois.
The illinois archery season opens each year on october 1 and runs through the middle of january. Other deer hunting opportunities in the weeks ahead include. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one. If you have done your homework and planned your deer hunt, chances are you will be having fresh tenderloins for supper. Details can be found herein 2017, governor pat quinn signed legislation making it legal for everyone, not only the disabled, to hunt with a crossbow during both archery deer season as well as fall archery wild turkey season. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer, the first illinois gun season. For the first time in years, there would be very little pressure on our property. Illinois hunting seasons, 20192020 during illinois hunting seasons, youll find a variety of standard game animals, including deer, turkey, rabbit and other small game. Deer hunting 2019 illinois deer vlog bow hunting and shotgun. We did not see many deer or hear many gun shots this year so we are. Look to ebay to find vintage deer pins and rare deer pins including firearm, archery, and harvesting pins sold separately and in.
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