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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. 

Deer Permit Applications

ATTENTION DEER LOTTERY APPLICANTS:

The 2023 Lottery Firearm and Muzzleloader application period ended August 18, 2023. County-specific Firearm and Muzzleloader permits remaining after the Lottery 3 drawing will be available for sale only over the counter at License Vendors beginning October 17, 2023, on a first-come, first-served basis  

ATTENTION RESIDENT LANDOWNER APPLICANTS:  

To receive 2023 Deer/Fall Turkey Landowner Permits, the Resident Landowner application - and all required documents - must be received in our office, and eligibility approved, no later than September 1, 2023.   

ATTENTION NON-RESIDENT LANDOWNER APPLICANTS:

To be eligible to purchase 2023 Deer/Fall Turkey Landowner Permits, the 2023 Nonresident Landowner Eligibility Application - and all required documents - must be received in our office, and eligibility approved, no later than September 1, 2023.

Deer Permits - Applications

Name                          Fee Available Online Available thru Vendors Paper Application Available Application(s)/Permit(s) Available on License/Permit Type Residency