Illinois Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Hunting license required; hunter-safety certification mandatory for anyone born on/after Jan 1, 1980.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Hunting license required; hunter-safety certification mandatory for anyone born on/after Jan 1, 1980. Resident & nonresident licenses via IL DNR.

Official source: dnr.illinois.gov →

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