License: resident $12.50 · nonresident $57.75. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Either-Sex) | Oct 1 | Jan 18 | OTC |
| Archery (Antlerless) | Oct 1 | Jan 18 | OTC |
| Firearm Season 1 | Nov 20 | Nov 22 | Draw |
| Firearm Season 2 | Dec 3 | Dec 6 | Draw |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 11 | Dec 13 | Draw |
| Late Winter | Jan 16 | Jan 18 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring (All Zones) | Apr 14 | May 14 | Draw |
| Fall Archery | Oct 1 | Jan 18 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Controlled Pheasant Hunt Program | Oct 31 | Jan 18 | License |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 12 | Jan 14 | HIP |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Oct 1 | Feb 15 | License |
| Fox/Gray Squirrel | Aug 1 | Feb 15 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 11 | Jan 18 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 30 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with IL Dept of Natural Resources before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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