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Over-the-counter deer firearm permit sales begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Due to recent software updates beyond IDNR’s control, some vendors may have limited availability to print permits and licenses. IDNR is working closely with the license system provider to quickly address the issue for those vendors. To locate unaffected vendors, use the agent locator at https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator.

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Trapping Licenses

Trapping Licenses

Name Fee Available Online Available thru Phone Available thru Vendors Paper Application Available License/Permit Type Privilege Type

*Any resident youth hunter age 18 and under may purchase a Resident Youth Trapping License, which does not require the youth to have a Trapper Education Card. A youth trapper with this license must trap while supervised by a parent, Grand Parent, or guardian who is 21 years of age or older and has a valid Illinois Trapping license. The youth trapper shall not conduct the trapping activity unless the youth is accompanied by and under close personal supervision of these individuals.