Illinois Spring Turkey Hunting
Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 1
Overview
The first lottery in open to residents only, excluding those applying for a landowner license. Applicants that have applied for the same season and county the prior year are given preference.
Type: Draw
Point System: Hybrid System
Residency: Resident
Tag Opportunity: Primary
When is the 2024 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 1?
The 2024 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 1 opens October 1st, 2024 and closes December 1st, 2024.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | October 1st, 2024 |
| Deadline to Apply | December 1st, 2024 |
Available Species
- Turkey
Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 2
Overview
All applicants may apply, including nonresidents and landowner applicants. Lottery 1 applicants may apply for a second license.
Type: Draw
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Primary
When is the 2025 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 2?
The 2024 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 2 opens December 12th, 2024 and closes January 13th, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | December 12th, 2024 |
| Deadline to Apply | January 13th, 2025 |
Available Species
- Turkey
Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 3
Overview
All applicants may apply, including applying for second or third tags. Group applications are not allowed.
Type: Draw
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Secondary / Leftover
When is the 2025 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 3?
The 2025 Illinois Spring Turkey Lottery 3 opens January 24th, 2025 and closes February 10th, 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | January 24th, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply | February 10th, 2025 |
Available Species
- Turkey
Illinois Spring Turkey OTC Sale
Overview
Any remaining permits after the three lotteries will be sold during this time. No hunter may hold more than 3 permits in total, including those from lotteries or OTC sales.
Type: Over-the-Counter Sale
Point System: No Points
Residency: Both
Tag Opportunity: Secondary / Leftover
When is the 2025 Illinois Spring Turkey OTC Sale?
The 2025 Illinois Spring Turkey OTC Sale opens March 11th, 2025.
Available Species
- Turkey
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