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What's open to hunt in Illinois

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2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Illinois on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.)), deer (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane (east of SR-47)).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
26 days
Firearm Deer Season 1 · Statewide opens Nov 20
Open todayDeer · Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.)Deer · Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane (east of SR-47)
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Illinois · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 13 – Dec 15, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 31 – Jan 3, 2027Whitetail deer · Statewide · Jan 15 – Jan 17, 2027Whitetail deerCOOK, DUPAGE, LAKE, KANE (EAST OF SR-47)Whitetail deer · Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane (east of SR-47) · Oct 1 – Jan 17, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 17Whitetail deerCOUNTIES W/ FIREARM SEASON (WEST OF SR-47, KANE CO.)Whitetail deer · Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.) · Oct 1 – Nov 19, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 19Whitetail deer · Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.) · Nov 23 – Dec 2, 2026Whitetail deer · Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.) · Dec 7 – Jan 17, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDE (BOTH ZONES)Turkey · Statewide (both zones) · Mar 27 – Apr 5, 2027TurkeyNORTH ZONE — PERIOD 1Turkey · North Zone — Period 1 · Apr 12 – Apr 16, 2027TurkeyNORTH ZONE — PERIOD 2Turkey · North Zone — Period 2 · Apr 17 – Apr 22, 2027TurkeyNORTH ZONE — PERIOD 3Turkey · North Zone — Period 3 · Apr 23 – Apr 28, 2027TurkeyNORTH ZONE — PERIOD 4Turkey · North Zone — Period 4 · Apr 29 – May 5, 2027TurkeyNORTH ZONE — PERIOD 5Turkey · North Zone — Period 5 · May 6 – May 13, 2027TurkeySOUTH ZONE — PERIOD 1Turkey · South Zone — Period 1 · Apr 5 – Apr 9, 2027TurkeySOUTH ZONE — PERIOD 2Turkey · South Zone — Period 2 · Apr 10 – Apr 15, 2027TurkeySOUTH ZONE — PERIOD 3Turkey · South Zone — Period 3 · Apr 16 – Apr 21, 2027TurkeySOUTH ZONE — PERIOD 4Turkey · South Zone — Period 4 · Apr 22 – Apr 28, 2027TurkeySOUTH ZONE — PERIOD 5Turkey · South Zone — Period 5 · Apr 29 – May 6, 2027TODAY OCT 25

Illinois season table·Illinois regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Illinois, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Illinois today?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in Illinois on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Counties w/ Firearm Season (west of SR-47, Kane Co.)), deer (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane (east of SR-47)).

When is the next hunting season opener in Illinois?

Firearm Deer Season 1 (Statewide) opens in 26 days, on Friday, November 20.