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About hunting in Illinois
Illinois is known for big white-tailed deer… and plenty of them. Hunters in Illinois and neighboring Iowa typically take more Boone and Crockett whitetails than those in any other state. Twenty-eight of the top fifty trophy deer counties are in those two states. The most famous big-buck-producing area in Illinois is known as the “Golden Triangle,” an area that includes Pike, Brown, and Adams counties. This area produced 102 Boone and Crockett whitetails between 1991 and 2006, and Pike County alone produced 41 between 1991 and 2010. While this area is the most famous, the nutrition and habitat conditions in Illinois are such that just about any part of the state can potentially produce a record-book whitetail. Deer tags are available in June via the Illinois DNR website and nonresidents can usually get one if they apply early enough, but they do sell out, so don’t delay.
The rich prairies of Illinois are some of the most valuable and productive agricultural areas in the world, and this farmland habitat has made Illinois a great place to hunt upland birds, including pheasants, quail, and doves; waterfowl including ducks and geese; and wild turkeys.
Firearm deer hunting in Illinois is restricted to shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, or centerfire revolvers or single-shot handguns. 400 square inches of hunter orange is required during the firearm deer season and a hat is required for upland hunting. Learn more about Illinois hunting regulations at https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/Pages/default.aspx.
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Reviews
Client review
United States
10.0
Verified review
Dec 9, 2022
Excellent hunting experience
10.0
Hunters Roost
Outfitter
Everything. John and TC were great.
Not a thing.
Cody
Australia
9.3
Verified review
Jan 17, 2017
An Awesome Experience
9.3
Non-Typical Outfitters
Outfitter
For my first time hunting in North America i had the best experience pursuing whitetail the way most americans do. Although i never drew my bow back on any deer this is by far one of my most favourite hunts to date.
I look forward to hopefully coming back one day.
Reliable
Useful
Unique
Dave
United States
9.7
Great hunt with a chance of a giant walking out at any time.
9.7
Non-Typical Outfitters
Outfitter
Clean lodging, good farms and stand set ups.
Lack of restaurants in the area if you don't want to cook.
High Quality
Chad
United States
10.0
Excellent bow hunting
10.0
Non-Typical Outfitters
Outfitter
Hunted different locations each day. Open range hunting. Saw well over 100 deer. Very friendly. Accommodations are great. Practice range rite outside the door were we stayed.
Their are no negatives.
Reliable
High Quality
Useful
Good Value for Money
Bernie
United States
7.3
Extreme weather dampens the overall hunt!
7.3
Non-Typical Outfitters
Outfitter
I liked the young man who runs the outfit. Very conscientious. I liked my room. I liked the personal touch. I liked the snack collection. Friendly atmosphere. Great looking property but few deer due to the weather.
Not much except the weather. Torrential downpours really make it miserable.
Reliable
High Quality
Useful
Good Value for Money
Client review
United States
10.0
Great value
10.0
Non-Typical Outfitters
Outfitter
I enjoyed everything from the beds to the lodge to the hunting. Excellent farms & stand locations.
Reliable
High Quality
Useful
Unique
Good Value for Money
Animals
Top hunts
Early Season 5 Day Whitetail Hunt
Illinois, United States
White-tailed deer
Bow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind
Season: Oct 1, 25 - Oct 18, 25
Package price
C$2,463
for 5 days, 1 hunter
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Trophy Elk Hunt '25
Illinois, United States
Elk
Bow Hunting, Calling, High Seat, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Sep 1, 25 - Nov 15, 25
Price from
C$8,211
for 7 days, 1 hunter
Online payment
Archery Deer Hunt- Season 2
Illinois, United States
White-tailed deer
Bow Hunting
Season: Oct 16, 25 - Oct 22, 25
Package price
C$3,421
for 7 days, 1 hunter
Online payment
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