2012 Resident Deer Applications—Apply Now
Resident Illinois deer hunters can apply online beginning March 13 through April 30 for the first lottery drawings for 2012 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader-only deer season permits through DNR Direct. Just click on the Online Services tab on the IDNR website home page at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Application forms in PDF format will be available online in late March. The first lottery drawings for firearm and muzzleloader-only deer permits are for Illinois residents only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES
The deadline to apply for the first lottery drawings for 2012 firearm and muzzleloader-only deer permits is April 30. Resident hunters can apply in both the firearm and muzzleloader-only lotteries.
SEASON DATES
Firearm deer seasons are Nov. 16-18 (first season) and Nov. 29-Dec. 2 (second season). The 2012 muzzleloader-only permits may be used Dec. 7-9 (and in the second firearm season, Nov. 29-Dec. 2).
PERMIT OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
E-MAIL: DNR.Permits1@illinois.gov or PHONE NUMBER: (217) 524-6514
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING ONLINE AND WE HOPE YOU ENCOURAGE OTHER HUNTERS TO DO THE SAME.
Go Green!
Thank you for helping the State of Illinois be environmentally responsible.
Resident Illinois deer hunters can apply online beginning March 13 through April 30 for the first lottery drawings for 2012 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader-only deer season permits through DNR Direct. Just click on the Online Services tab on the IDNR website home page at www.dnr.illinois.gov. Application forms in PDF format will be available online in late March. The first lottery drawings for firearm and muzzleloader-only deer permits are for Illinois residents only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES
The deadline to apply for the first lottery drawings for 2012 firearm and muzzleloader-only deer permits is April 30. Resident hunters can apply in both the firearm and muzzleloader-only lotteries.
SEASON DATES
Firearm deer seasons are Nov. 16-18 (first season) and Nov. 29-Dec. 2 (second season). The 2012 muzzleloader-only permits may be used Dec. 7-9 (and in the second firearm season, Nov. 29-Dec. 2).
PERMIT OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:
E-MAIL: DNR.Permits1@illinois.gov or PHONE NUMBER: (217) 524-6514
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING ONLINE AND WE HOPE YOU ENCOURAGE OTHER HUNTERS TO DO THE SAME.
Go Green!
Thank you for helping the State of Illinois be environmentally responsible.
New World Record 8 pt. Buck 183 1/8" B&C
On December 1, 2011 on the opening day of the second shotgun season in Illinois, David Robinson tagged what will likely be the largest 8-point whitetail in the Boone & Crockett record books. Sanders, a 38-year-old farmer and veteran deer hunter, was hunting on his home farm when he set his sights on this world-class buck of a lifetime.
Gross 192-3/8”, Net 183-1/8". |
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February 2012 News Bits
2012 Illinois Licenses Now Available: Illinois fishing, hunting and sportsman’s combination licenses for 2012 are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR website: www.dnr.illinois.gov/online/Pages/default.aspx or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). The system is available 24 hours a day. The 2012 licenses purchased beginning Jan. 16 will be valid through Mar. 31, 2013 unless otherwise noted.
Spring Turkey Applications: Resident and non-resident hunters may apply for 2012 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season permits online. The deadline to apply for the third lottery drawing is Feb. 9. Random daily drawings begin Mar. 9. The link to the online permit application can be found on the IDNR website Spring Turkey page: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turkey/Pages/ SpringTurkeyHunting.aspx
Youth Spring Turkey Special Hunt Area online permit applications will be accepted until Feb. 20. For more information on 2012 spring turkey hunting:
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turkey/Pages/SpringTurkeyHunting.aspx
2012 Illinois Licenses Now Available: Illinois fishing, hunting and sportsman’s combination licenses for 2012 are available from DNR Direct license and permit vendors, online through the IDNR website: www.dnr.illinois.gov/online/Pages/default.aspx or by calling 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). The system is available 24 hours a day. The 2012 licenses purchased beginning Jan. 16 will be valid through Mar. 31, 2013 unless otherwise noted.
Spring Turkey Applications: Resident and non-resident hunters may apply for 2012 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season permits online. The deadline to apply for the third lottery drawing is Feb. 9. Random daily drawings begin Mar. 9. The link to the online permit application can be found on the IDNR website Spring Turkey page: http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turkey/Pages/ SpringTurkeyHunting.aspx
Youth Spring Turkey Special Hunt Area online permit applications will be accepted until Feb. 20. For more information on 2012 spring turkey hunting:
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/turkey/Pages/SpringTurkeyHunting.aspx
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