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Attention hunters: Visit our FAQ page for information about the use of centerfire, single-shot rifles for deer hunting in Illinois. 

CHECK THE STATUS OF A LOTTERY DEER APPLICATION

ATTENTION 2023 LOTTERY 3 DEER APPLICANTS

The 2023 Lottery 3 Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader application period is now closed. After August 31, 2023, follow the steps below to see if you were awarded a Lottery 3 permit.  

  • If you were awarded a 2023 Lottery 3 Deer Firearm permit, you will see one (or both) of the following PRIV CODES:  
    1504-23 - RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT DEER EITHER-SEX FIREARM 2023 PERMIT - LOTTERY 3
    1505-23 - RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT DEER ANTLERLESS-ONLY FIREARM 2023 PERMIT - LOTTERY 3   
  • If you were awarded a 2023 Lottery 3 Deer Muzzleloader permit, you will see one (or both) of the following PRIV CODES:
    1532-23 - RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT DEER EITHER-SEX MUZZLELOADER 2023 PERMIT - LOTTERY 3
    1533-23 - RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT DEER ANTLERLESS-ONLY MUZZLELOADER 2023 PERMIT - LOTTERY 3  

PERMITS REMAINING AFTER THE 2023 DEER LOTTERY DRAWINGS

Firearm
 
County permits  
 

Special Hunt Area (SHA) Permits 

Muzzleloader
 
County Permits 
 

Special Hunt Area (SHA) Permits

OVER-THE-COUNTER SALES 

County-issued permits remaining after the 2023 Lottery 3 Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader drawings will be available for sale over the counter (OTC) at License Vendors on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Special Hunt Area permits are only available during the Lottery application periods and are not sold OTC.