SEASON

SEASON	DATES	HOURS
Firearm (Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Handgun)	19–21 Nov and 2–5 Dec 2021	1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset
Muzzleloader only	10–12 Dec 2021
Special CWD	30 Dec 2021–2 Jan 2022 and 14–16 Jan 2022
Late-Winter Antlerless-only (Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Handgun)	30 Dec 2021–2 Jan 2022 and 14–16 Jan 2022

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How long is shotgun season for deer in Illinois?

“The firearm deer hunt is a tradition shared by generations of Illinoisans and visitors to our state, and the seven-day season is our busiest hunting season of the year,” said IDNR Director Wayne Rosenthal.

How long is shotgun season in Illinois?

SEASON DATES: December 31, 2020 – January 3, 2021 and January 15-17, 2021 HUNTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. BAG LIMIT: One ANTLERLESS deer per legally authorized permit. Only ANTLERLESS deer may be harvested during Late-Winter Deer Season.

Will Illinois allow rifles for deer hunting?

Illinois House Bill 2549. Bill Title: Amends the Wildlife Code. Permits deer hunting with a rifle. Provides that current ammunition and caliber restrictions on handguns that may be used for hunting deer also apply to rifles.

Is deer season open in Illinois?

2021-2022 DEER ARCHERY HUNTING SEASON DATES: In all other counties and that portion of Kane County west of State Rte 47: October 1, 2021, through January 16, 2022. EXCEPTION: Archery deer hunting is CLOSED during Firearm Seasons Nov. 19–21 & Dec. 2–5, 2021.

How many bucks can you shoot in Illinois?

How many bucks can you kill in Illinois? BAG LIMIT: One deer per legally authorized permit. No hunter, regardless of the quantity or type of permits in his/her possession, may harvest more than 2 antlered deer during a year, including the Youth, Archery, Muzzleloader and Firearm Seasons.

What is a legal buck in Illinois?

ILLINOIS RESTRICTED ARCHERY ZONE An antlered deer is defined as a deer having at least one antler of a length of 3 or more inches.

Are Illinois deer tags over the counter?

2021 YOUTH FIREARM DEER SEASON: October 9 – 11, 2021 Hunters may only purchase one Youth Firearm Deer permit (available for purchase over the counter August 3, 2021 – October 11, 2021 ).

Do I need a hunting license to hunt on my own land in Illinois?

ILLINOIS LAW REQUIRES NON-RESIDENTS TO HAVE A NON-RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE IN ADDITION TO A PERMIT AND HABITAT STAMP. All resident landowners or ten- ants that do not reside on the property must possess a valid Illinois hunting or sportsman’s license.

Where can I hunt deer in Illinois?

Where can I hunt deer in Illinois? IDNR allows deer hunting at many of our owned or managed sites. Hunting is also allowed on private property IF you have received prior permission from the landowner or tenant. IDNR has a Land Access Permission Card to facilitate this approval.

How many shells can you have in a shotgun deer hunting?

More than 3 shells changes the balance of a Shotgun. I would not want more than three shells legal or not.

Can I open carry in my yard in Illinois?

Open carry: Illinois does not permit open carry of firearms within city limits, except on the person’s own property. To transport firearms, the firearm must be in a locked box such that it is not immediately accessible, and it needs to be unloaded. The person in possession should also have their permit card.

Does Illinois allow straight wall cartridges for deer hunting?

Note: There is no case length limit for straight-walled cartridges. Non-expanding military style full metal jacket bullets cannot be used to harvest white-tailed deer; only soft point or expanding bullets (including copper / copper-alloy rounds designed for hunting) are legal ammunition.