Illinois Firearm Deer Hunting
Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 1
Overview
Illinois Residents only. Group applications are allowed.
Type: Draw
Point System: No Points
Residency: Resident
Tag Opportunity: Primary
When is the 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 1?
The 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 1 opens March 4th, 2025 and closes April 30th, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | March 4th, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply | April 30th, 2025 |
Available Species
- Whitetail Deer
Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 2
Overview
Nonresidents and residents who did not apply in the first lottery or were unsuccessful. Group applications are allowed.
Type: Draw
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Primary
When is the 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 2?
The 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 2 opens May 12th, 2025 and closes June 30th, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | May 12th, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply | June 30th, 2025 |
Available Species
- Whitetail Deer
Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 3
Overview
Residents and nonresidents. No group applications are allowed.
Type: Draw
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Secondary / Leftover
When is the 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 3?
The 2025 Illinois Deer Firearm Lottery 3 opens July 11th, 2025 and closes August 15th, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | July 11th, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply | August 15th, 2025 |
Available Species
- Whitetail Deer
Illinois Deer Firearm OTC Sale
Overview
Any remaining tags after the three lotteries will be sold OTC until sold out.
Type: Over-the-Counter Sale
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Secondary / Leftover
When is the 2024 Illinois Deer Firearm OTC Sale?
The 2024 Illinois Deer Firearm OTC Sale opens October 15th, 2024.
Available Species
- Whitetail Deer
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