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. 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. Illinois department of natural resources bruce rauner. Il deer hunting seasons preliminary harvest totals 153,048.
Some changes in deer hunting regulations in illinois. Illinois 20172018 deer seasons conclude with preliminary. Within illinois, pike county is the premier county for trophy whitetails. The twoweek season coincides with the disabled hunter deer season. Illinois hunting seasons tally harvest of 147,535 deer kane. 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. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm.
Deer seasons on private lands south carolina hunting. 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. One antlerless deer with each required antlerless license. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset.
Youth only hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. 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. Illinois youth this week we join jim ferguson and his nephew, dylan espozito, in illinois on the quest for dylans first deer. Illinois latewinter and special cwd deer hunting seasons. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. 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.
Pike county, illinois youth deer season 2016 youtube. Illinois latewinter and special cwd deer hunting seasons counties announced for 201617 aug. Deer, archery antlered and antlerless wmus 2b, 5c and 5d. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail 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. Illinois deer hunting seasons underway enquirer democrat.
These 10 deer hunting videos are sure to get your blood pumping. The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer, the first illinois gun season. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Oct 31 2020 to nov 01 2020 nov 27 2020 to nov 29 2020. For young deer hunters, there is the additional weekend at the end of the firearms deer season. A special youth hunt takes place early in the season.
Whitetailed and mule deer north dakota game and fish. 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. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations.
Youth firearm deer season illinois department of natural. Ehd was virtually absent in 2014 and at low levels in 2015, 2016, and 2017. 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. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 53,479 deer during the season which began on oct. 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. Illinois youth midwest whitetail deer hunting videos. The time for deer season is upon us, and our hunting gear lies in wait. You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined. A breakdown of illinois deer hunting seasons is as follows.
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. Take a youth hunting missouri department of conservation. Stories pike county illinois whitetail deer hunting at its. When looking for a hunting outfitter, especially a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, you need to make sure you do your home work. 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. Overall harvest up slightly in the 201920 seasons january. The antlerpoint restriction does not apply during the youth portions of the deer season. Age limit for youth hunting licenses in illinois raised from 16 to 18. Three years ago, in 2016, youth had a new record for the season with 3,272 deer harvested. Hunting ends after evening hunt on last day listed for each hunt. We also get an update from matt dykstra as he shares an encounter with one of his hit list bucks. The youth deer season is the weekend prior to oct 1. Jan 31, 2018 youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season, held oct. The bag limit is one deer per legally authorized permit.
Whether you love hunting whitetail deer or mule deer, with a bow or rifle, you get it all with this intense collection. 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. Hunters took a preliminary total of 75,349 deer during the illinois firearm deer season nov. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. About 670,000 in 2019, 665,000 in 2018, 660,000 in 2017 and 650,000 deer in 2016 based on hunting data. Youthonly waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. Of course, youth hunters can hunt during the regular hunting seasons too.
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. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods. Illinois dnr announces deer permit regulations changes. Between july 1, 2016 and june 30th, 2017, the idnr was allocated.
All deer hunting prices are based on a per person rate including. Youth deer permits are available overthecounter at license vendors throughout the state. This is a summary of hunting laws, intended solely for informational use. New deer outfitters are popping up every year and whitetail hunters should make sure they have been in business at least 10 yrs. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois. About 670,000 deer in 2015, 650,000 in 2014, and 645,000 in 20. Cwd has been found in 26 states, four canadian provinces and in europe and asia. That record will likely hold because of the additional time. However, illinois offers more than just great deer and turkey hunting. That compares with the harvest of 56,767 during the 201516 archery season. Iowas youth deer season begins next weekend outdoors.
Eastside lodge illinois youth deer hunt 2016 houndstooth. Hunting rifle buck season in pennsylvania 2016 duration. The muzzleloader season starts the first saturday after the end of firearms season and runs for 16 days. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 3,775 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. There are so many illinois outfitters and many are located in pike county and west central illinois. If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it. Iowas annual youth deer hunting season begins sept. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois gun. Find all of your illinois hunting seasons dates here in one place. 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. The weekend forecast looks great across the heartland, hopefully. Brynne phillips takes a nice 11 point for her 1st buck. Dates set for illinois youth deer season midwest whitetail.
This week we join jim ferguson and his nephew, dylan espozito, in illinois on the quest for dylans first deer. Youthonly hunting seasons occur for turkeys, squirrels, whitetailed deer, and waterfowl. 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. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one. The north dakota game and fish department will have 780 anydeer bow licenses available to nonresidents in 2020. 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. If one does not draw a permit in the restricted areas it is still possible to hunt in the open areas. Special requirements, bag limits, and restrictions may apply for youth only whitetailed deer hunting seasons. Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,372 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season, held oct. Stories pike county illinois whitetail deer hunting at. Only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season all portions combined. We brought back the pink lipstick challenge that was started in 2015 and this year we added lucky pink bandannas to the hunt. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site.
View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. Hunting hours areonehalf hour before sunrise on to onehalf hour after sunset on oct. 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. Youth only waterfowl season requires the youth to be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. 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. Springfield, il participants in illinois youth firearm deer season in october will be. Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, whitetailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. The statewide deer permit and youth deer permit allows for the harvest up to four deer. Youth hunt will help kick off illinois deer season outdoornews. Hunters in illinois bagged a preliminary total of 50,173 deer, down from 58,836 in. Resident and nonresident illinois youth firearm deer permits are available overthecounter otc from dnr direct license and permit vendors. Here is the 2016 photo gallery from the trophy whitetail hunts at hadley creek outfitters in pike county, illinois. 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.
Youth deer hunts pike county illinois whitetail deer. What makes illinois such a great deer hunting state. Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Be able to always find information about the illinois hunting season fast. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. North dakota residents who were on federal active duty with the u. Illinois dnr announces deer permit regulations changes unfilled youth permits can be used during first regular firearm season. Aug 23, 2017 a special youth hunt takes place early in the season. Only one deer of either sex may be taken during the early youth portion. 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. 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. A total of 269,053 including youth illinois residents purchased hunting licenses during 201617 hunting seasons, a 0.