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When you're looking for a high-quality hunting experience in Illinois, Whitetail Action Outfitters, LLC is your best choice. We offer a wide selection of events on 6,000 plus acres of managed deer habitat (woods, set-aside and CRP) and excellent food sources (food plots, soy beans, corn, turnips & brassicas). Our Hunts include gun hunting, bow hunting, combo and cross bow hunting in addition to black powder hunting.
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You can apply for your tags at www.dnr.illinois.gov
Please visit www.dnr.illinois.gov for current license information. All license fees, dates and limitations are subject to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources which supercedes any information on this website
Firearm Deer Permit & License Cost (Price & Dates subject to change per IDNR)
Non-Resident Firearm Deer Permit: $325.00 (Combo Either Sex & Antlerless)
Non-Resident 5-Day Hunting License: $35.75
Non-Resident Yearly Hunting License: $57.75
Non-Resident Habitat Stamp: $5.50
(First Lottery is for Residents ONLY)
Second Lottery Non-Residents Firearm Application (May Start Applying) Dates: 5/12 to 6/30 Third Lottery/ Daily drawing: 7/11 to 8/15
Left over firearm permits will be available over the counter after October 18th
Combo hunts require both Archery & Firearm permits to be purchased, plus a yearly license and Habitat stamp.
Non-Residents may only apply for and receive 2 antlered firearm permit per calendar year.
Additional doe permits are unlimited over the counter when available at $25.50 each.
Archery Deer Permit & License Cost (Price & Dates subject to change per IDNR)
Non-Resident Archery Deer Permit: $410.00
(Combo Either Sex & Antlerless)
Non-Resident 5-Day Hunting License: $35.75
Non-Resident Yearly Hunting License: $57.75
Non-Resident Habitat Stamp: $5.50
Archery Application Dates: 6/1 to 6/30
Over the Counter Tags may be purchased starting August 4th
Non-Residents may only apply for and receive 1 antlered archery permit per calendar year.
Additional doe permits are unlimited over the counter when available at $25.50 each.
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October 1 - 7 Open Season: $3,000
October 24 - 28 Pre-Rut: $3,000
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Pre-Rut: $3,000
November 7 - 11 Prime Rut: $3,000
November 14 - 18 Prime Rut: $3,000
November 14 - 23 COMBO - (2 bucks harvested) Gun & Bow: $5,600.00
November 21 - 23 1st Gun Prime Rut: $3,000
December 4 - 7 2nd Gun: $3,000
December 12 - 14 Muzzle Loader: $3,000
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