Hunting in Illinois

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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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Price distribution

$125

$1,619

$3,113

$4,607

$6,101

Package trips

24 hunts

Hunting methods

Bow Hunting 17 hunts

Hunting From a Blind 11 hunts

Shotgun Hunting 8 hunts

All methods (8)

Game classification

Big Game 24 hunts

Small Game 2 hunts

Wing Shooting 2 hunts

Reviews

Client review

United States

10.0

of 10

Verified review

Dec 9, 2022

Excellent hunting experience

10.0

of 10

Hunters Roost

Outfitter

Everything. John and TC were great.

Not a thing.

Cody

Australia

9.3

of 10

Verified review

Jan 17, 2017

An Awesome Experience

9.3

of 10

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

of 10

Great hunt with a chance of a giant walking out at any time.

9.7

of 10

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

of 10

Excellent bow hunting

10.0

of 10

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

of 10

Extreme weather dampens the overall hunt!

7.3

of 10

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

of 10