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River's Bend Trophy Outfitters
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Illinois License & Tags

Though our hunters have never experienced a problem with acquiring tags, the state of Illinois DNR only allots a predetermined amount of deer tags for out-of-state hunters each year. Tags are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Deer Hunting

Hunter's are responsible for obtaining their own tags and license. Application for non-resident deer tags can be found on the Illinois DNR website at www.dnr.state.il.us. Or you may contact the Illinois DNR by phone: 1-888-673-7648.

Archery permit lottery application period will be from June 1 - June 30. Firearm permit applications will be available late July

Non Resident Archery Combination Permit $400.00
Non Resident Combination Firearm Permit $315.00
Non Resident Either Sex Firearm Permit $300.00
Non Resident Combination Muzzleloader Only Permit $265.00
Non Resident Either Sex Muzzleloader Only Permit $250.00
Annual Hunting License $50.75
5-Day Hunting License $28.75
Habitat Stamp $5.50

Turkey Hunting

Turkey hunters need to contact the Illinois DNR about the application for turkey tags. You must submit an application for the county and dates you want to hunt. Application for non-resident turkey tags can be found on the Illinois DNR website at www.dnr.state.il.us. Or you may contact the Illinois DNR by phone: 1-888-673-7648.

Non Resident Spring Permit $125.00
Annual License $50.75
Habitat Stamp $5.50

All license fees, dates and limitations are subject to the Illinois Department Of Natural Resources which supercedes any information on this website.