Agencies
Services
Deer Hunting
- The 2025 Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Lottery 1 application period for Illinois residents opens March 4, 2025, and closes April 30, 2025. Apply online here.
- Effective January 1, 2023, a new Illinois law will allow hunters to use centerfire, single-shot rifles in certain calibers for deer hunting. Administrative rules are still being developed to accommodate the new law. For additional information, please review the following list of frequently asked questions and answers.
- Landowner Programs
Illinois Resident Landowner Program
Deer and Turkey Hunting Permits Information
Non-Resident Landowner Program
Deer and Turkey Hunting Permits Information
2025-2026 Archery Deer Season Information (including season dates and how to apply)
2025-2026 Late-Winter Deer Season Information - available October 2025
2025-2026 CWD Deer Season Information - available October 2025
- CWD Sampling Locations
Map of Late-Winter Season Counties and CWD Deer Season Counties
