Illinois · 2026–27 Edition
Illinois Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Illinois, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Illinois Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Illinois Deer season dates →Illinois Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Illinois Dove season dates →Illinois Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Illinois Duck season dates →Illinois Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Illinois Turkey season dates →Illinois Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Illinois Pheasant season dates →Illinois Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Illinois Squirrel season dates →Illinois Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Illinois Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
An Illinois hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Illinois Department of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.