If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it is still possible to hunt in the open areas. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. 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. Adult and youth hunters apply by march 10th for seasons 3 and 4. The only decline in numbers were during the youth season, a drop of about 1,100. Illinois dnr newsbits for december 2017 capitol outdoors. 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. Youth deer permits are available overthecounter at license vendors. Sep, 2017 using highpowered crossbows to shoot steel arrows through these animals flesh is particularly cruel, as many deer escape and slowly bleed to death from their wounds, said peta general counsel jeff kerr in a press release about the case.
Kansas tourism flickr crossbows can be used to hunt deer and turkey in illinois thanks to a new state law that was signed last week. Overthecounter sales of remaining 2017 illinois firearm deer permits will begin on oct. Permits are available overthecounter at dnr direct license and permit vendors. Illinois, and enrolled in the illinois department of natural resources idnr recreational access program irap for the. Youth hunters apply by february23th for youth season. Starting with this years hunt, there is no minimum hunter age in wisconsin. The oneyearold doe was harvested in greenwood township and is the first.
About 670,000 in 2019, 665,000 in 2018, 660,000 in 2017 and 650,000 deer in 2016 based on hunting data. One deer per archery permit f deer archery in cook, dupage, kane east of route 47 and lake counties oct. Dec 06, 2017 the illinois dnr newsbits is a great way to see what is up and coming for the idnr events. The youth firearm deer season is open only to hunters who have not reached their 18th birthday prior to the opening date of the season. Illinois department of natural resources bruce rauner. Please also read the announcements at the top of the species specific pages. Oct 06, 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79. Sep 18, 2017 new deer hunting laws in both il and ia for 2017. Hunters may purchase only one permit eithersex for one of the open counties. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods. Aaron and tj head down to south fork outfitter in illinois for a fun weekend in the field. If youre wondering specifics on the crossbow numberswell. Fall archery season is closed during deer firearms season for hunter safety.
Illinois hunters can use crossbows during archery seasons. Springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. In iowa during youth season, disabled season, and both shotgun seasons hunters. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the. Youth firearm deer season information hunting illinois. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. The 2017 18 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct. Review this season s illinois waterfowl regulations with the digest of waterfowl hunting regulations 2016 2017. Illinois department of natural resources news for october. Illinois dnr newsbits december 2017 archery deer and fall turkey permits. Archery season starts october 1 and ends january 19, with closed days throughout.
Overthecounter sales of remaining 2017 illinois firearm deer. Illinois department of natural resources message from the director youth hunting opportunities statewide youth hunting seasons youth must be acco mpanied by an adult. Times onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset each day. Youth hunt will help kick off illinois deer season. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Deer seasons on private lands south carolina hunting. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79 illinois. Both states have new laws on the books regarding deer season. All hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during the youth hunt. This year, hunters harvested 147,535 during all of the seasons, an increase in 3,232 from the 2016 2017 season. Illinois firearm deer permits and muzzleloaderonly deer permits remaining after this years lottery drawings will be available overthecounter otc from dnr direct license and. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. During the 201718 deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent does and 56.
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. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79 all hunters reminded of blaze orange requirement during the youth hunt springfield, il the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. Sep 01, 2017 the 2017 illinois youth firearm deer hunt is oct. The previous 5year average harvest for the 16 counties was 16,784. Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Have reached their 18th birthday by the start of the archery deer season for which they are applying for or if applying as a youth. Illinois dnr newsbits for october 2017 youth deer permits. Illinois dnr deer hunting regulations outdoor life. We look at deer herd health, harvest numbers, new regulations and trophy potential in all 50 states. During this years deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent does and 56 percent males. The wisconsin dnr board unanimously approved a wolf hunt for this fall with a harvest limit of 201.
Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 53,479 deer during the season which began on oct. With many school kids in minnesota on fall break, youth ages 1015 can participate in a special deer season that runs from thursday, oct. The illinois dnr released their preliminary numbers which concludes the 2017 2018 illinois whitetail season. Please see the attachment for language of this expedited emergency game and fish rules package relating to the 2017 youth deer hunts. Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, whitetailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. Getting started with hunting and trapping in illinois. 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. Oct, 2016 pike county, illinois youth deer season 2016 jayden myren. Aug 19, 2016 illinois youth hunt success pointed outdoors. Counties open to the youth firearm deer season include all counties except cook, dupage, and. These dates are based on the current administrative rules as of november 17, 2000 and are subject to change.
Illinois archery deer and illinois archery fall turkey seasons are open through jan. The 201718 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct. Youth hunting license page content before any youth under 18 years of age shall take or attempt to take any species protected by section 2. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit.
Firearm season is november 22 to 24 and december 5 to 8. Illinois fishing, hunting and sportsmans combination licenses and usage stamps for 2016 will be available starting jan. Young deer hunters set an early record jacksonville. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. The 2017 licenses and stamps are valid through march 31, 2018, unless otherwise noted. The following dates are the projected indiana firearms deer seasons through 2019. During the 2016 season, the previous youth record, 3,272 deer were shot. The illinois archery deer season continues through jan. Aug 23, 2017 a special youth hunt takes place early in the season. Illinois nonresident archery deer combination permits are available overthecounter otc from dnr direct license and permit vendors. Please read any announcements at the top of this page. Overthecounter sales of remaining 2019 illinois firearm deer permits will begin on oct.
The illinois department of natural resources says the harvest to date has consisted of 69% does and 31% bucks. A breakdown of illinois deer hunting seasons is as follows. A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt. Illinois gearing up for youth firearms deer hunt outdoornews.
Illinois firearm deer permits and muzzleloaderonly deer permits remaining. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10. The oneyearold doe was harvested in greenwood township and is the first confirmed positive in vernon county. Resident and nonresident illinois youth firearm deer permits are available overthecounter otc from dnr direct license and permit vendors. Then travel to speciesspecific information by hovering over the buttons below and click.
Illinois 201718 deer seasons conclude with preliminary. Illinois deer seasons preliminary harvest of 147,535 deer. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deer hunting question and answers page.
Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. Crossbow hunting allowed in illinois under new law chicago. Deer permit applicationssales chart firearm and muzzleloader deer season information including season dates and how to apply list of special hunt area permits remaining after deer muzzleloader lottery drawings. Pike county, illinois youth deer season 2016 jayden myren.
Youth deer permits are available overthecounter at license vendors throughout the state. One look at americas current deer hunting scene makes you realize were experiencing some pretty. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset each day. In minnesota, when school is out this week, youth deer. Illinois youth firearm deer hunt is october 79 outdoor. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule.
Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. Quad cities kwqc youth and disabled deer seasons are already underway in iowa and deer season will start on both. Hunters took a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the illinois firearm deer season on nov. Crossbow hunting allowed in illinois under new law.
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