Illinois Deer Permit Limits

[Matt304]

I could have asked this is Legal since it covers law, but I figured most of the guys knowing the answers would be in here.

My question concerns firearm tag limits on either sex, or antlered deer limits in Illinois.

Is it possible for a landowner to take two antlered deer with a firearm? In other words, obtain a second permit after the first is taken?

Yesterday I got a little anxious and took an 8 pointer that was a bit less than my expectations, and now I see there is a big 10 pointer running the same area. The meat will only help, but I'm wondering if I can somehow obtain a second permit online and take another buck. I didn't really find where to look online covering this specifically.

I used a shotgun, so if my only option now is to get a permit for muzzleloader season, that would work as well. I also have a pistol I can use. I just want to get some more buckhunting in however I can without using a bow.

Thanks.

 

[john1911]

Is it possible for a landowner to take two antlered deer with a firearm? In other words, obtain a second permit after the first is taken?

Yes, but you're too late this year. Landowners can apply during the random daily drawings for a second either-sex permit. May also be able to apply during the third lottery draw. Check here for the info http://www.dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/index.htm.

I used a shotgun, so if my only option now is to get a permit for muzzleloader season, that would work as well.

Too late for this year. You're basically out of luck getting another either-sex tag for this year.

 

[Kingcreek]

Too late for this year. You're basically out of luck getting another either-sex tag for this year.

Unless you take up bowhunting.

 

[scout26]

You can get more then one either-sex tag, but you can only take two antlered deer per year.

http://dnr.state.il.us/admin/systems/Pdfs/IL1007.pdf

Read the section "Bag Limit".