Is bow season still open in Illinois?
Fall archery season is closed during deer firearms season for hunter safety. **Season dates vary by zone. Many small game hunting seasons are temporarily suspended during deer firearms season for hunter safety….Illinois Deer Seasons.
| Archery | Oct. 1-Jan. 16 |
|---|---|
| Firearms | Nov. 19-21 and Dec. 2-5 |
| Youth Firearms Hunt | Oct. 9-11 |
What are the dates for deer season in Illinois?
2021 Season Dates: WeeK 1 Archery: Oct 29th – Nov 3rd. Week 2 Archery: Nov 5th – Nov 10th. Week 3 Archery: Nov 12th Nov 17th. Firearm Season: Nov 19th – Nov 22nd 2021.
Can you bow hunt in Illinois during firearm season?
You can use approved shotguns, muzzleloaders and pistols during the first two firearm seasons (No rifles). Archery hunting is not allowed during these firearm seasons. You can archery hunt during the muzzleloader-only season when you have an Illinois archery permit.
Is it legal to own a bow in Illinois?
The law amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on crossbows. Illinois does not require a FOID card or special permit in order to own a crossbow. An archery tag and hunting license are the only legal requirements.
Can you use straight wall cartridge in Illinois?
Note: There is no case length limit for straight-walled cartridges. Non-expanding military style full metal jacket bullets cannot be used to harvest white-tailed deer; only soft point or expanding bullets (including copper / copper-alloy rounds designed for hunting) are legal ammunition.
How much is a deer tag in Illinois?
Deer Permit Applications/Sales Information
| Name | Fee | Available thru Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Resident & Non-Resident Youth Deer Season OTC Statewide Firearm Permit (Either Sex) | $10.50 | Vendor List |
| Non-Resident Deer Firearm Lottery Permit Application (Either Sex) | $300.00 | |
| Non-Resident Deer Firearm Lottery Permit Application (ES & AO) | $325.00 |
How late can you bow hunt in Illinois?
SEASON
| SEASON | DATES | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane [east of route 47] Counties) | 1 Oct 2021–16 Jan 2022 | 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset |
| Firearm (Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Handgun) | 19–21 Nov and 2–5 Dec 2021 | |
| Muzzleloader only | 10–12 Dec 2021 | |
| Special CWD | 30 Dec 2021–2 Jan 2022 and 14–16 Jan 2022 |
Does Illinois have a rifle deer season?
2021 FIREARM/MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASON INFORMATION SHEET FOR CWD-TESTING COUNTIES. Testing of deer for Chronic Wasting Disease by IDNR personnel will occur (so long as funding is available) during the Firearm Deer Season dates Nov. 19 – 21, 2021 and Dec. 2 – 5, 2021.
Can felons bow hunt in Illinois?
In Illinois you can own a bow/arrow and you can get a hunting license as a convicted felon.
Do you need a FOID card for a bow in Illinois?
Since a bow or crossbow is not considered a firearm, an Illinois resident does not need a FOID card to own a bow.
Can you carry a pistol while shotgun hunting in Illinois?
Provides that a person with a valid concealed carry license issued under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, or an off-duty law enforcement official or officer, may carry a handgun on or about his or her person while hunting.
