Illinois

The firearm deer hunting season in Illinois is set to begin with two sessions on Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7, while archery season continues through Nov. 20 and extends into early 2026. Permits for firearm/muzzleloader hunting cost $25 for either-sex deer, and hunters are limited to harvesting two antlered deer per year. Additionally, the use of drones and suppressors for hunting is prohibited in the state.