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Deer Hunting

Archery, Firearm and Whistle

The 2020 Deer Muzzleloader and Firearm lottery drawings are complete. Remaining county-issued permits after the Third Lottery will go on sale over the counter at IDNR License Vendors beginning 8 a.m. October 20, 2020, on a first-come, first-served basis. Special Hunt Area permits were only available during the Lottery application periods and are not sold over the counter.

GETTING READY FOR 2020 DEER SEASON

Deer Permit Applications/Sales Chart
Firearm and Muzzleloader Deer Season Information (including season dates and how to apply)
Deer Permits Remaining After Lottery Drawings:

Muzzleloader - Special Hunt Area Permits

After 1st Lottery

After 2nd Lottery

Muzzleloader - County Permits

After 1st Lottery

After 2nd Lottery

After 3rd Lottery

Firearm - Special Hunt Area Permits

After 1st Lottery

After 2nd Lottery

Firearm - County Permits

After 1st Lottery

After 2nd Lottery

After 3rd Lottery

Archery Deer Season Information (including season dates and how to apply)

Youth Firearm Deer Season Information

Late-Winter Deer Season Information (will be available in early Fall 2020)

CWD Deer Season Information (will be available in early Fall 2020)

Military Fee Exemptions

Hunting and Trapping Digest

Status of My Deer Permit Application

Request a correction to a Deer Application or Replacement of a Deer Permit

Special Hunt Area Hunter Fact Sheets

Public Hunting Areas Reports

Obtain a Windshield Card

Licensed Outfitters and Regulations

Season Dates - Rules of Thumb

LICENSE-RELATED LINKS

HARVEST-RELATED LINKS

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT LINKS