Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Springfield, il hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 151,577 deer during all 201819 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on jan. For the past several years, youth with unfilled permits can use them during the first part of firearm deer season nov. Illinois 201819 deer hunting seasons result in preliminary. Jaden, kyson, and layla harvest three different whitetail deer in a two day period during the 2017 illinois youth firearm season. Illinois hunters harvest 144,150 deer in 1617 seasons. Oct 04, 2017 springfield illinois department of natural resources news for october 2017. The 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is fast approaching. Dec 06, 2017 just a few clips from my disappointing 2017 deer season. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 1214 outdoorhub. Of the more than 500,000 deer licenses sold in illinois in the last season, only 11,000 were to. Illinois hunters can use crossbows during archery seasons. The 2017 18 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct.
Counties open to the youth firearm deer season include all counties except cook, dupage, and. The oneyearold doe was harvested in greenwood township and is the first confirmed positive in vernon county. Springfield the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. Deer harvest in illinois during 201819 is up from overall. Youth firearm season, open to hunters under 18, is oct. Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt outdoornews. A breakdown of illinois deer hunting seasons is as follows. Nov 29, 2018 springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. In iowa during youth season, disabled season, and both shotgun seasons hunters can now use rifles. The state of illinois does have strict firearms laws that may affect transportation of hunting guns and ammunition within the state.
The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 144,303 deer in 201617. Deer may not be hunted from a boat with a motor attached. Sep 18, 2017 new deer hunting laws in both il and ia for 2017. Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. Pritzker could up the numbers of youth and apprentice sportsmen in the state. During the 201718 deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent does and 56. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearm muzzleloader application periods. Springfield illinois department of natural resources news for october 2017. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun. Many small game hunting seasons are temporarily suspended during deer firearms season for hunter safety.
Resident and nonresident illinois youth firearm deer permits are available overthecounter otc. The statewide number of deer harvested during the first weekend of firearm season is up significantly compared to last year, according to the illinois department of natural resources. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 53,479 deer during the season which began on oct. All hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during the youth hunt. Resident and nonresident illinois youth firearm deer permits are.
State announces deer harvest for 201718 effinghams news. Dec 16, 2016 open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Deer season harvest hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 151,577 deer during all 201819 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on jan. The second illinois gun season that starts two weeks after the first and lasts for 4 days.
Sep 04, 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79 2017 2018 hunter digest all hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during the youth hunt springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. Oct 11, 2017 jaden, kyson, and layla harvest three different whitetail deer in a two day period during the 2017 illinois youth firearm season. But before heading out on your first hunt on the prairie state, make sure youre familiar with illinois hunting laws. Any permit that allows the harvest of a whitetailed antlerless deer is valid during this season. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79 outdoor.
Springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. Deer notes for the 201718 season enquirer democrat. Illinois department of natural resources bruce rauner, governor. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,650 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Youth firearm deer season information hunting illinois.
Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 6 and 7. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Statewide youth hunting seasons youth must be acco mpanied by an adult. Illinois department of natural resources news for october. If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it is still possible to hunt in the open areas. Capitol outdoors illinois hunting and fishing resource. Youth deer permits are available overthecounter at license vendors throughout the state. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at. Aug 30, 2017 springfield the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. Youth firearm deer season illinois department of natural. Sep 14, 2017 the 2017 18 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct. Hunters may purchase only one permit eithersex for one of the open counties.
Illinois firearm deer permits and muzzleloaderonly deer permits remaining. Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Hunters took a preliminary total of 80,896 deer during the illinois firearm deer season on nov. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 147,695 deer in 2017 18. Aug 30, 2017 springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct.
Remember illinois youth firearm season is october 7 9. First state bank of campbell hill, in partnership with kevins archery center in ava, held its fourth annual youth firearm season deer contest october 7 9, 2017 in conjunction with the illinois youth firearm deer season. Sep 01, 2017 the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one. The 201718 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site. Illinois deer hunting seasons underway enquirer democrat. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location.
The threeday weekend gives youth a day off school and an extralong weekend to take to the timber. All hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during youth hunt the 2012 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december. Sep 03, 2017 the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is fast approaching. Jan 23, 2018 hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all 2017 18 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on jan. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. Jan 29, 2018 hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all 201718 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on jan. Just a few clips from my disappointing 2017 deer season. The illinois department of natural resources season is oct.
Illinois 201718 deer seasons conclude with preliminary. That compares with the harvest of 56,767 during the 201516 archery season. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 6 and 7 outdoorhub. Youth firearm deer hunt harvest in illinois is down, but harvest in the early days of archery season is near last year. Archers hunting deer or turkeys during the archery season may not be in possession of a firearm. For the purpose of this bag limit, deer seasons are considered to be in the same year if their opening dates are within the same 12month period that begins july 1. Aug 23, 2017 a special youth hunt takes place early in the season. All hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during youth hunt. All hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during youth hunt the 20 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. The youth firearm deer season is open only to hunters who have not reached their 18th birthday prior to the opening date of the season. Hunters took a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the illinois firearm deer season on nov.