Illinois Deer Hunting Season 2024. The 2024 illinois archery deer hunting season kicks off on october 1st and extends through january 15th, allowing hunters to utilize the autumn and early winter months, which cover the rutting period when deer are most active. Detailed maps, seasons, licenses, and regulations for diverse wildlife and terrains, plus gps maps and private land details.

Deer hunting season has officially returned to the land of lincoln. What to expect while deer hunting this fall drawing on 50 years of data, columnist oak duke observes the time when bucks are most active chasing doe and how it correlates precisely with cyclic moon phases.