Youth only hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. Il deer hunting seasons preliminary harvest totals 153,048. The twoweek season coincides with the disabled hunter deer season. There are so many illinois outfitters and many are located in pike county and west central illinois. Judging by the size of the deer these kids harvested this year, i think the bandannas worked everyone here at eagle lakes outfitters are so very proud of each and every youth hunter who visited us. We brought back the pink lipstick challenge that was started in 2015 and this year we added lucky pink bandannas to the hunt. As we are closing the chapter on this season, we are still glassing several nice bucks in our food plots and ag fields on our farms. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Some changes in deer hunting regulations in illinois. Be able to always find information about the illinois hunting season fast. Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, whitetailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. Illinois dnr announces deer permit regulations changes unfilled youth permits can be used during first regular firearm season. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 53,479 deer during the season which began on oct. Between july 1, 2016 and june 30th, 2017, the idnr was allocated.
You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined. Illinois latewinter and special cwd deer hunting seasons. Firearm season is november 22 to 24 and december 5 to 8. Armed forces under title 10, stationed outside of the state during the previous years deer gun season, and who received the expeditionary medal or campaign badge, and submit an application and appropriate license fee by the deer gun application deadline, are eligible for. For other details on legal firearms for latewinter antlerless deer, special cwd season, and youth deer season aim for page 15 17 of the illinois digest of hunting and trapping regulations 2016 2017 2. Here is the 2016 photo gallery from the trophy whitetail hunts at hadley creek outfitters in pike county, illinois. Illinois 20172018 deer seasons conclude with preliminary. Youth hunt will help kick off illinois deer season outdoornews. Age limit for youth hunting licenses in illinois raised from 16 to 18. To participate, you must be at least 6 and no older than 15 on the opening day of the early. Cwd has been found in 26 states, four canadian provinces and in europe and asia. If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it is still possible to hunt in the open areas.
Ehd was virtually absent in 2014 and at low levels in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. That compares with the harvest of 56,767 during the 201516 archery season. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. Fall archery season is closed during deer firearms season for hunter safety. A total of 269,053 including youth illinois residents purchased hunting licenses during 201617 hunting seasons, a 0. Springfield, il participants in illinois youth firearm deer season in october will be able to use unfilled permits from the youth season during the first weekend of the regular firearm deer season in november, the illinois department of natural resources idnr. Aug 23, 2017 a special youth hunt takes place early in the season. Of course, youth hunters can hunt during the regular hunting seasons too.
Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Hunters in illinois bagged a preliminary total of 50,173 deer, down from 58,836 in. That record will likely hold because of the additional time. Special requirements, bag limits, and restrictions may apply for youthonly whitetailed deer hunting seasons. January 8, 2020 pike county illinois whitetail firearm report we had a phenomenal firearm season at the lodge last year with several trophy bucks being harvested. Brynne phillips takes a nice 11 point for her 1st buck. Illinois deer hunting seasons underway enquirer democrat. A special youth hunt takes place early in the season. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer, the first illinois gun season. Youth 17 or younger on the date of the hunt can participate, but must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age. Youthonly waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. The antlerpoint restriction does not apply during the youth portions of the deer season. New deer outfitters are popping up every year and whitetail hunters should make sure they have been in business at least 10 yrs.
All illinois counties except cook,dupage and lake counties, and that portion of kane county east ofstate route 47 are open for the youth deer season. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun. Youth deer permits are available overthecounter at license vendors throughout the state. Deer, archery antlered and antlerless wmus 2b, 5c and 5d. Youth deer hunts pike county illinois whitetail deer. The weekend forecast looks great across the heartland, hopefully.
Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods. These youth hunting events are scheduled one weekend prior to the normal hunting season and are open to residents and nonresidents 15 years of age and younger. Deer seasons on private lands south carolina hunting. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois. Illinois latewinter and special cwd deer hunting seasons counties announced for 201617 aug. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site. Dates set for illinois youth deer season midwest whitetail. Aug 23, 2016 hunters in illinois harvested 4,537 deer in 27 open counties during the latewinter season and 1,825 deer during the special cwd season in 14 open counties in 201516. Three years ago, in 2016, youth had a new record for the season with 3,272 deer harvested.
Illinois dnr announces deer permit regulations changes. Pike county, illinois youth deer season 2016 youtube. Take a youth hunting missouri department of conservation. The north dakota game and fish department will have 780 anydeer bow licenses available to nonresidents in 2020. We also get an update from matt dykstra as he shares an encounter with one of his hit list bucks.
Hunting rifle buck season in pennsylvania 2016 duration. Sep 10, 2016 iowas annual youth deer hunting season begins sept. The maximum age to obtain a youth hunting license in illinois will be 18 when 2016 illinois hunting licenses go on sale monday. Resident and nonresident illinois youth firearm deer permits are available overthecounter otc from dnr direct license and permit vendors. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Jan 31, 2018 youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season, held oct. For young deer hunters, there is the additional weekend at the end of the firearms deer season. What makes illinois such a great deer hunting state. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use. Youth only waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. The time for deer season is upon us, and our hunting gear lies in wait. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10. When looking for a hunting outfitter, especially a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, you need to make sure you do your home work. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 3,775 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct.
These 10 deer hunting videos are sure to get your blood pumping. Hunting ends after evening hunt on last day listed for each hunt. Stories pike county illinois whitetail deer hunting at its. Springfield, il participants in illinois youth firearm deer season in october will be. If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it. Participants in illinois youth firearm deer season in october will be able to use unfilled permits from the youth season during the first weekend of the regular firearm deer season in november, the illinois department of natural resources idnr announced today.
The muzzleloader season starts the first saturday after the end of firearms season and runs for 16 days. If you have more than one permit, you must use them in another portion. View 20162017 season details from the current ildnr hunting digest as a general guide. Only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season all portions combined. Hunters in illinois harvested 4,537 deer in 27 open counties during the latewinter season and 1,825 deer during the special cwd season in 14 open counties in 201516. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2021june 30, 2022 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Overall harvest up slightly in the 201920 seasons january. Special requirements, bag limits, and restrictions may apply for youth only whitetailed deer hunting seasons. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. Iowas annual youth deer hunting season begins sept. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one.
Find all of your illinois hunting seasons dates here in one place. However, illinois offers more than just great deer and turkey hunting. Whitetailed and mule deer north dakota game and fish. Illinois youth this week we join jim ferguson and his nephew, dylan espozito, in illinois on the quest for dylans first deer. The bag limit is one deer per legally authorized permit. The youth deer season is the weekend prior to oct 1. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. Illinois youth midwest whitetail deer hunting videos. Youthonly hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. Youth hunt will help kick off illinois deer season. Hunters took a preliminary total of 75,349 deer during the illinois firearm deer season nov. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december.
Nov 27, 2016 some of the guys put on a drive for tyler and it doesnt take long for the deer to start moving through. Youth firearm deer season illinois department of natural. The youth hunting and trapping license shall entitle the youth to hunt andor trap while supervised by an adult who is 21 years of age and has a valid illinois hunting license. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. About 670,000 deer in 2015, 650,000 in 2014, and 645,000 in 20. Stories pike county illinois whitetail deer hunting at. Especially when you get the phone call to bring you son or daughter to a premier up and coming hunting lodge in illinois along the mississippi river. This week we join jim ferguson and his nephew, dylan espozito, in illinois on the quest for dylans first deer.
Dec 16, 2016 for other details on legal firearms for latewinter antlerless deer, special cwd season, and youth deer season aim for page 15 17 of the illinois digest of hunting and trapping regulations 2016 2017 2. Whether you love hunting whitetail deer or mule deer, with a bow or rifle, you get it all with this intense collection. There are many factors, but low pressure and great genetics, along with a healthy age structure, make illinois the best destination for hunting mature whitetails. North dakota residents who were on federal active duty with the u. Illinois department of natural resources bruce rauner. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer.
All deer hunting prices are based on a per person rate including. Illinois hunting seasons tally harvest of 147,535 deer kane. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. Illinois hunting seasons tally harvest of 147,535 deer. We work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates 20202021 deer hunting seasons regular gun 1. A breakdown of illinois deer hunting seasons is as follows. Within illinois, pike county is the premier county for trophy whitetails. About 670,000 in 2019, 665,000 in 2018, 660,000 in 2017 and 650,000 deer in 2016 based on hunting data. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season, held oct. Hunters may purchase only one permit eithersex for one of the open counties.
Eastside lodge illinois youth deer hunt 2016 houndstooth. The statewide deer permit and youth deer permit allows for the harvest up to four deer. Hunting hours areonehalf hour before sunrise on to onehalf hour after sunset on oct. A nearly stable population from 20 to 2019 of around 645,000 to 670,000 deer with a modest upward trend following a large decline from 2012 when the population was about 775,000. Iowas youth deer season begins next weekend outdoors. The youth hunting and trapping license is one license and shall be a renewable license that shall expire on the march 31 following the date of issuance. Eastside lodge illinois youth deer hunt 2016 its nothing like a early season youth hunt to kick things off for the up coming deer season. Only one deer of either sex may be taken during the early youth portion. Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Oct 31 2020 to nov 01 2020 nov 27 2020 to nov 29 2020.
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