Illinois hunting
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Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. October antlered-only restriction applies in Champaign, Douglas, Macon and Piatt except Allerton Park. Archery-permit dates close during the two regular firearm segments where listed. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. October antlered-only restriction applies in Champaign, Douglas, Macon and Piatt except Allerton Park. Archery-permit dates close during the two regular firearm segments where listed. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. October antlered-only restriction applies in Champaign, Douglas, Macon and Piatt except Allerton Park. Archery-permit dates close during the two regular firearm segments where listed. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. October antlered-only restriction applies in Champaign, Douglas, Macon and Piatt except Allerton Park. Archery-permit dates close during the two regular firearm segments where listed. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Qualifying single-shot centerfire rifle, legal handgun, slug shotgun or muzzleloading rifle only. No unrestricted rifle season. Shotguns 10–20 gauge, slugs only, maximum 3 consecutive slugs; muzzleloading rifles at least .45 caliber. Centerfire cartridges must meet IDNR case/caliber/energy rules; no FMJ or suppressor. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

A valid unfilled FIREARM deer permit is required. An archery permit is not valid for these dates in firearm counties. Private land only; firearm-season orange and reporting rules apply. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Muzzleloading rifle only with a muzzleloader permit; that permit may also be used Dec. 3–6 with a muzzleloading rifle. The Dec. 3–6 overlap is listed separately. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Muzzleloader permit is valid with muzzleloading rifle during the second firearm segment, Dec. 3–6. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

An unfilled Property-Only Hunting (Landowner) FIREARM deer permit may be used during Dec. 11–13 with a muzzleloading rifle only on the land the permit authorizes. This does not make an ordinary county firearm permit valid in muzzleloader-only season. Muzzleloading rifle only with a muzzleloader permit; that permit may also be used Dec. 3–6 with a muzzleloading rifle. The Dec. 3–6 overlap is listed separately. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Under 18 on opening day. Required youth permit and non-hunting supervisor. Youth/Apprentice license needs a licensed Illinois adult 21+; other license types have the prescribed supervisor rules. One supervisor per youth. Legal youth guns exclude handguns. Landowner permits do not replace the youth permit. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Unfilled valid 2026 Youth Deer Hunt Permit on private land during first/second firearm season; youth equipment and applicable supervision rules remain. Confirm the permit is unused. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Resident OTC late-winter permit or an eligible unfilled firearm, muzzleloader or youth permit for an open county. Nonresidents need an eligible unfilled permit; they cannot buy the resident late-winter permit. Unfilled muzzleloader permits require a muzzleloading rifle. Public sites have separate permits and schedules. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Residents and nonresidents may buy county-specific antlerless-only CWD permits. Use the actual open county and property. Unfilled muzzleloader permits require a muzzleloading rifle. Public sites have separate permits and schedules. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Eligible unfilled current firearm, muzzleloader or youth permit, valid for the open county. Only an unfilled either-sex permit authorizes a buck. An unfilled muzzleloader permit permits muzzleloading rifle only. Unfilled muzzleloader permits require a muzzleloading rifle. Public sites have separate permits and schedules. Tag immediately before moving, transporting or field dressing. Report by 10 p.m. the same day, except first/second firearm harvest in designated CWD surveillance counties requires a physical check station. Check the actual permit, hunter orange/pink, FOID/exemptions, access and legal hours. No all-white deer, bait or feeding. First/second firearm CWD check-station counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago. Station hours normally 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; follow current late-retrieval instructions.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun. Marshall/Putnam and Gallatin/Hardin are combined permit areas; confirm the exact area printed on the permit.

Under 18 before the first day of the hunt; correct youth county/site permit and non-hunting supervisor required. Youth/Apprentice licenses need a licensed Illinois adult 21+. Detailed 2027 youth information is due January 2027; verify the issued permit and any later eligibility instructions. Correct unused county/site and season-segment permit required; a listed period does not authorize every permit. Tag immediately and report by 10 p.m. the same day. Spring hours: half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m.; no bait, dogs, live/electronic decoys or recorded calls. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller; legal broadhead vertical bow/crossbow. No rifle or handgun.

Use the county/site printed on the permit; Gallatin/Hardin is a combined permit area. Shotgun .410–10 gauge, No. 4 shot or smaller. Hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Tag immediately; report by 10 p.m. the same day.

Correct fall archery permit. Closed during regular firearm deer segments where listed; youth/muzzleloader/late-winter dates do not close ordinary archery. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Tag immediately; report by 10 p.m. the same day.

Correct fall archery permit. Closed during regular firearm deer segments where listed; youth/muzzleloader/late-winter dates do not close ordinary archery. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Tag immediately; report by 10 p.m. the same day.

Correct fall archery permit. Closed during regular firearm deer segments where listed; youth/muzzleloader/late-winter dates do not close ordinary archery. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Tag immediately; report by 10 p.m. the same day.

Correct fall archery permit. Closed during regular firearm deer segments where listed; youth/muzzleloader/late-winter dates do not close ordinary archery. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Tag immediately; report by 10 p.m. the same day.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

During this order only: unplugged shotguns and electronic calls allowed; no federal duck stamp required. Illinois waterfowl stamp and hunting license required unless exempt; confirm HIP. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Other goose and duck seasons are not extended. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Approved non-toxic shot and exact property rules still apply. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Youth 17 or younger; adult 18+ accompanies. Adults cannot hunt waterfowl/coots unless another season is concurrently open. Hunting license/HIP unless exempt; no stamps under 16, federal stamp at 16+. Youth scaup limit is 2/day. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

During this order only: unplugged shotguns and electronic calls allowed; no federal duck stamp required. Illinois waterfowl stamp and hunting license required unless exempt; confirm HIP. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Other goose and duck seasons are not extended. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Approved non-toxic shot and exact property rules still apply. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Youth 17 or younger; adult 18+ accompanies. Adults cannot hunt waterfowl/coots unless another season is concurrently open. Hunting license/HIP unless exempt; no stamps under 16, federal stamp at 16+. Youth scaup limit is 2/day. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

During this order only: unplugged shotguns and electronic calls allowed; no federal duck stamp required. Illinois waterfowl stamp and hunting license required unless exempt; confirm HIP. Hours half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Other goose and duck seasons are not extended. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Approved non-toxic shot and exact property rules still apply. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Youth 17 or younger; adult 18+ accompanies. Adults cannot hunt waterfowl/coots unless another season is concurrently open. Hunting license/HIP unless exempt; no stamps under 16, federal stamp at 16+. Youth scaup limit is 2/day. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Sunrise to sunset, unlike regular waterfowl’s earlier start. Use the correct duck or goose map: northern boundaries differ in Will/Grundy and nearby areas. County is only a starting point; confirm roads/rivers and exact property. Current Illinois hunting license/HIP and species-appropriate stamps/exemptions required; state waterfowl stamp normally age 18+, federal stamp age 16+. Legal plugged shotgun (maximum 3 shells), approved non-toxic shot; regular hours half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Public sites, refuges, rivers and blinds have additional rules.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Boundary is US 36, IL 29 and IL 9; it differs from turkey and waterfowl zones. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Sunrise to sunset. Hunting license and habitat stamp unless exempt. Orange/pink hat for firearm upland/rabbit hunts on non-IDNR land; IDNR lands require hat and at least 400 square inches on upper outer garment. Check site permits, non-toxic shot, access and hours. Ordinary rabbit and upland seasons are not closed statewide on firearm deer weekends; site rules may close them.

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Closed Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 3–6 where firearm deer hunting is open. License, habitat stamp/exemptions and site rules apply.

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Closed Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 3–6 where firearm deer hunting is open. License, habitat stamp/exemptions and site rules apply.

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Closed Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 3–6 where firearm deer hunting is open. License, habitat stamp/exemptions and site rules apply.

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset. Closed Nov. 20–22 and Dec. 3–6 where firearm deer hunting is open. License, habitat stamp/exemptions and site rules apply.

Sunrise to sunset; HIP required. Do not add species limits; late split ends Jan. 9. Licenses/habitat stamp/exemptions, legal equipment, baiting and exact property restrictions apply.

Sunrise to sunset; HIP required; orange/pink rules apply. Licenses/habitat stamp/exemptions, legal equipment, baiting and exact property restrictions apply.

Half-hour before sunrise to sunset; HIP is not required for crow. Licenses/habitat stamp/exemptions, legal equipment, baiting and exact property restrictions apply.

Sunrise to sunset; HIP and approved non-toxic shot required. Licenses/habitat stamp/exemptions, legal equipment, baiting and exact property restrictions apply.

Sunrise to sunset; HIP and approved non-toxic shot required. Licenses/habitat stamp/exemptions, legal equipment, baiting and exact property restrictions apply.