How much does it cost to deer hunt in Illinois?

Firearm Deer Permit & License Cost

Non-Resident Firearm Deer Permit: Combo Either Sex & Antlerless $334.15
Non-Resident 5 Day Hunting License $37.75
Non-Resident Habitat Stamp Total: $5.50 $420.71

How do you hunt private land in Illinois?

Hunting is also allowed on private land with the permission of the landowner. Land Access Permission Card can be found here. Check out the Public Hunting Areas Reports from the previous hunting season to see the harvest results on public land sites.

Is there any public hunting land in Illinois?

In general there are some 6,200 acres of huntable land. The units are the Kaskaskia and West Okaw Rivers in addition to the Wolf Creek and Eagle Creek State Park hunting areas. Hunters should obtain permits in advance at the IDNR website.

Can you track a deer on private property in Illinois?

Here in Illinois you can not enter private property to track a deer unless they give you permisson.

What is the best county to deer hunt in Illinois?

Pike County Illinois is known as the best Whitetail Deer Hunting location in the country!

How much are Illinois deer tags?

Back to all Deer Permits

Name Fee Available thru Phone
Non-Resident Deer Combo Archery Permit OTC (ES & AO) $411.00
Resident Deer Archery Either-Sex Permit Application $17.00
Resident Deer Archery OTC Permit (Antlerless Only) $15.50 1-866-716-6550
Resident Deer Archery OTC Permit (ES & AO) $26.00 1-866-716-6550

Where can I deer hunt in Illinois?

Where can I hunt deer in Illinois? IDNR allows deer hunting at many of our owned or managed sites. Hunting is also allowed on private property IF you have received prior permission from the landowner or tenant. IDNR has a Land Access Permission Card to facilitate this approval.

Can you bait deer on private land in Illinois?

Illinois law defines as “baiting” as the placement or scattering of bait to attract deer. This means that the placement of salt blocks to lure deer or other wildlife is illegal. Even the placement of a natural food, such as apples, would be considered illegal.