Deer Hunting

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.  

IDNR Deer Harvest Pin Update:
Hunters interested in collecting a 2020 Illinois Deer Harvest Pin should find them available from participating DNR Direct license and permit vendors beginning in mid-December.  The free harvest pins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.