Get Il R-poh Permit Application 2021-2025

In general, anyone wishing to hunt in Illinois is required to purchase a hunting license.

Landowners of 40 acres or more of land and their immediate families, resident tenants renting or leasing 40 acres or more of commercial agricultural land and their immediate families, and bona fide current income beneficiaries of a trust that owns 40 acres or more of land and their immediate families.

Hunting is also allowed on private property IF you have received prior permission from the landowner or tenant. IDNR has a Land Access Permission Card to facilitate this approval. "Property Only Hunting" permits are available to landowners who meet the requirements.

Youth NameFeeAvailable OnlineResident Veteran Hunting License (Prior Certification Required)$6.50OnlineResident Veteran Sportsmen's Combination Hunting/Fishing License (Prior Certification Required)$13.50OnlineResidency : Non-Resident ‎(3)Non-Resident Hunting License$57.75Online15 more rows

​Over the Counter (OTC) permits are the leftover permits after the lottery drawings have been completed. OTC Permits are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis when available. Purchases are not available by phone or online.

Who needs a FOID Card? Unless specifically exempted by statute, any Illinois resident who acquires or possesses firearms, firearm ammunition, tasers or stun guns within the State must have in their possession a valid FOID card issued in his or her name. Non-residents are not required to have a FOID card.

Landowner Deer Permits Resident landowners or tenants (including those leasing land) of land of 39.5 acres or more can apply for free firearm or archery deer permits. Permits are a combination of one either-sex permit and one antlerless permit. For further information visit the IDNR Resident Landowner page here.

Resident landowners or tenants (including those leasing land) of land of 39.5 acres or more can apply for free firearm or archery deer permits. Permits are a combination of one either-sex permit and one antlerless permit. For further information visit the IDNR Resident Landowner page here.