Illinois deer season 2017

Published on nov 20, 2017 i got this point buck yesterday in east central illinois during the first segment of gun season. Number of dead deer illinois hunters reported to the idnr during 2016. The latewinter antlerlessonly season and cwd deer season first segments. When you see this, its a pretty good indication that its deer season in your area. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing. Illinois deer seasons preliminary harvest of 147,535 deer. There were 15 northern illinois counties open to the special cwd season, which is used to assist in slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease in. Pike county illinois whitetail hunts 2020 heartland lodge. Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. We are about the passion and pursuit of the illinois whitetail.

Youth deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,650 deer during the threeday illinois youth deer season oct. Illinois deer hunting season dates illinois whitetail hunts. Preliminary illinois firearms deer harvest totals crack 80,000 mark. One look at americas current deer hunting scene makes you realize were experiencing some pretty good days right now. Harvest to date has consisted of 44% does and 56% males 19898. Illinois hunters take 147k deer in 2017 season the rock. On the illinois side of the river, governor bruce rauner. Firearm season is november 22 to 24 and december 5 to 8. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. In the 20162017 season the overall harvest was 144,150. Success photos from the 2017 whitetail hunting season at hadley creek outfitters in pike county, illinois. Friday is the beginning of firearm deer hunting season in illinois. Be able to always find information about the illinois hunting season fast. Throughout the state during all seasons illinois hunters took 151,709 deer a number pretty much on par to recent seasons.

It ranked lowest since the turn of the century and continues a downward trend since the record harvest in the 20052006 season. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 61,079 deer during the season which began on. A table of preliminary illinois firearm deer harvest totals by county for the first weekend of the 2017 season, and comparable totals for 2016. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 53,479 deer during the season which began on oct. Illinois department of natural resources spokeswoman rachael torbert said the deer firearm seasons are the. According to illinois dnr officials, nearly 99,000 deer were harvested during the illinois fall firearms season, which is actually a bit of a decrease from 2009, but remarkably similar, showing. As the number of deer permits sold has stayed at about 356,000 each of the last five years, the decline is suggestive of either the somewhat smaller deer population. Deer hunting season illinois archery season illinois. Deer harvest numbers down in opening weekend of illinois. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Each farm has preset tree stands already in place and all hunters will have the freedom to move on their own to succeed while still having. Deer hunting season is underway in the state of illinois. In illinois, deervehicle crash season approaching, too. Deer hunting opportunities still remain in illinois.

The deer hunting season that gives you the best opportunity at harvesting a trophy whitetail deer, the first illinois gun season. According to the illinois department of natural resources, preliminary figures from this years shotgun deer season show illinois hunters bagged more than 80,000 deer, about 500 more than last year. For comparison, the two traditional firearm seasons in. Hunters took a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the illinois firearm deer season on nov. We want your illinois giants for the illinois deer classic whitetail hall of fame. Find all of your illinois hunting seasons dates here in one place. Springfield, il hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all 201718 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on jan. Since our beginning, our founder steve phelps wanted to offer hunting packages that everyone can afford.

Safety belts or safety harnesses and waiver of liability required on all hunts. Archery deer season information including season dates and how to apply youth firearm deer season information upcoming. He says the hunters in his camp had fewer deer this year than last, but overall it looked like other hunters did well. Illinois deer hunting seasons underway enquirer democrat. First weekend of firearm season in illinois sees harvest of 51,365 deer kanecountyconnects november 27, 2017 leave a comment environment, government, nature there were more than 51,000 deer harvested in the state of illinois during the first weekend of the illinois firearm deer season on nov. Deer hunting opportunities remain available in illinois during the. Illinois hunters, please feel free to add other il hunters and outdoorsmen that you know lets grow the. March 12 april 30 illinois residents only limit of 1 application in 1st lottery 3rd lottery. Illinois deer hunters had a better year in 2017, as compared to the year before. First weekend of firearm season in illinois sees harvest of 51,365. July 1 august 16 illinois residents and nonresidents more than 1 application may be submitted in 3rd lottery.

This is 10 percent more than the previous 201718 season. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. If youre a deer hunter in illinois, you know hunting is more than a hobbyits a way of life, and a great way to display your deer hunting pride is by collecting and displaying illinois deer pins. This was the lowest number of permits sold in the last five. We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2020 and we would enjoy having you celebrate with us on a hunt of a lifetime. Hunters may also use a muzzleloader permit with a muzzleloading rifle during 2nd firearm deer season dec. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. The state of illinois does have strict firearms laws that may affect transportation of hunting guns and ammunition within the state. First weekend of firearm season in illinois sees harvest.

Most of this decline has been seen in the sevenday firearms shotgun only season. Illinois deer hunting 99 matching articles field and. Firearm deer hunting season starts friday in illinois. Illinois hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Last year, mercer county hunters took in 476 deer during the three day period. Bowhunters harvested 61,079 deer, up from 57,929 during the 201718 archery season. About 670,000 in 2019, 665,000 in 2018, 660,000 in 2017 and 650,000 deer in 2016 based on hunting data. Our illinois whitetail deer hunting packages arguably offer the best value for midwest trophy deer hunting. Archery deer season through sunday, november 12, 2017, illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 41,376 deer, compared to 36,587 for the same period in 2016. Illinois 20182019 deer hunting seasons result in harvest. A breakdown of illinois deer hunting seasons is as follows. Through sunday, november 26, 2017, illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 50,742 deer, compared to 46,499 for the same period in 2016. Illinois 201718 deer seasons conclude with preliminary.

Cumulative harvest to date has consisted of 46% does and 54% males 18933. Just a quick video highlighting our 2017 shotgun hunt in illinois. That compares with the harvest of 57,929 deer during the 201718 archery season. During this years deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent does and 56 percent males. This weekend, november 17 to 19, begins the first firearm deer season.

As many of us anticipated for many reasons, harvest during illinois. Expect to see a lot of blaze orange in illinois this weekend. Now is the time to reserve your 2020 whitetail hunt. Most all of our peak dates sell out so dont wait to reserve your whitetail hunt. The number is down from the 2018 and 2017 seasons when 11,305 and 11,480, respectively, were sold. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19. But before heading out on your first hunt on the prairie state, make sure youre familiar with illinois hunting laws. Both states have new laws on the books regarding deer season. The 201718 season dates for archery deer and fall turkey archery hunting in illinois are oct. Following is a table of preliminary firearms deer season harvest totals for 2017 by county. The 20172018 illinois deer season continued the stable, if not slightly upward, trend on total deer harvest.

A table of preliminary illinois firearm deer harvest totals by county for the first weekend of the 2018 season, and comparable totals for 2017. View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site. During the 201718 deer seasons, hunters took 44 percent does and 56 percent males. The illinois harvest, too, has been trending down, from 199,600 deer in 2007 to 181,400 in 2011. Il deer hunting seasons preliminary harvest totals 153,048.

For the past six years, hes gone to downstate randolph county for deer season. Last years harvest was more than 2 percent 3,385 deer higher than the kill total of the 20162017 season, but 27 percent lower than the largest. Hunters in illinois harvested 58,836 deer during first weekend of. Compound bow harvests declined from 87 percent in 2014. Josh phillips of dupo, illinois, started hunting deer 23 years ago, when he was 11 years old. Look to ebay to find vintage deer pins and rare deer pins including firearm, archery, and harvesting pins sold separately and in collections. Illinois 20182019 deer hunting seasons result in harvest of 151,577. The first weekend of firearm deer hunting opens friday in illinois and runs through sunday.

Deer hunting opportunities remain available in illinois during the remainder of the 201718 season. Season dates for the sevenday latewinter and cwd seasons were dec. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. During the past week, harvest sex ratios were 34% does and 66% males. My 2017 illinois monster point whitetail 112017 youtube. While we could hunt the entire deer hunting season, we choose to focus on just one. Springfield area counties reported a higher overall preliminary deer harvest in 20182019 than 20172018.

Youth hunt will help kick off illinois deer season. The total compares with a total harvest for all season in 20172018 of 147,965. A nearly stable population from 20 to 2019 of around 645,000 to 670,000 deer with a modest upward trend following a large decline from 2012 when the population was about 775,000. We are a small family deer camp that is located in fulton county of west central illinois that conducts all of our hunts on privately leased farms. Deer hunters in illinois harvested a preliminary total of 50,173 deer during the first weekend of the illinois firearm deer season. I made an 80 yard shot and dropped him and wanted to share my recovery. That compares with the harvest of 53,468 during the 201617 archery season.

Open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Deer season is once again upon us, and many hunters are wondering what will be in store. The illinois muzzleloaderonly season is this weekend, dec. About 40 percent of crashes in illinois involving deer in 2016 came in october, november, and december with november being the highestrisk month the firearms deer hunting season opens nov. Many small game hunting seasons are temporarily suspended during deer firearms season for hunter safety. Crossbow hunting allowed in illinois under new law. The muzzleloader only gun season, which also lasts for 4 days and takes place around the 10th of december. Archery deer hunters in illinois took a preliminary total of 57,937 deer during the season which began on oct.