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TURKEY HUNTING

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  • Buy a Turkey Pin
    ICF Pins - Proceeds go to support IDNR youth programs and events.

  • Print My First Turkey Certificate
    Fill out and print a certificate to always remember your first turkey hunt

  • Public Access Turkey Hunting Sites - IRAP
    The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) has leased 15,000 acres for turkey hunting from private landowners in 39 Illinois counties. Apply today.

  • Season Dates - Rules of Thumb
    Many hunters need to plan vacations and hunting trips in advance of the annual distribution of the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations. For such planning purposes, here are the general rules of thumb used for setting annual season dates.

  • Wild Turkey Management
    Find information on how the Forest Wildlife Program at IDNR manages the wild turkey population in Illinois, Annual Turkey Harvest Reports, and more.

  • Wildlife Management
    Find information on how the IDNR Division of Wildlife Resources manages wildlife populations and their habitats, meet the division, contact your local District Wildlife Biologist, and more.

  • Public Hunting Areas Reports
    The Public Hunting Areas Report provides both hunting and trapping efforts and wildlife harvest information on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) owned, leased or managed public hunting sites.

  • Illinois Licensed Wild Turkey and Deer Outfitters
    List of all licensed outfitters in Illinois. These individuals are experienced outdoorsmen and woman who can guide clients on their hunting trips.

  • National Wild Turkey Federation
    Learn more about how the NWTF enhances wild turkey populations, hunting and wildlife habitat. ​​

  • United Bow Hunters of America​
    An organization of traditional bowhunters that represent the interests of Illinois bowhunters while promoting outdoor ethics and values.