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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.
- Illinois Resident Landowner Program
Deer and Turkey Landowner Hunting Application and Information
- Nonresident Landowner Program
Deer and Turkey Landowner Hunting Application and Information - Lottery and Landowner Deer Permit Applications
- Status of My Deer Permit Application
- Permits Remaining After Lottery Drawings
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