Planning a quail hunt in Illinois? Below are 35 businesses and programs that advertise quail hunting in the state: 29 bird preserves, 3 membership clubs, 2 guided outfitters, 1 hunting lodge. Each listing shows where its information came from and links to the operator. Prices and openings change every season, so contact the operator before you plan around a date.
Quail hunting outfitters and preserves in Illinois
Otter Creek Hunt Club
Rock Hollow Hunt Club
Briar Knoll Hunting & Fishing, Inc.
Wild Rural Park Hunting & Fishing Preserve
Illinois seasons and licenses
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Quail hunting in other states
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Hunting land for sale in Illinois
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Quail hunting in Illinois: common questions
Where can I go quail hunting in Illinois?
Where2Hunt lists 35 paid quail hunting options in Illinois (29 bird preserves, 3 membership clubs, 2 guided outfitters, 1 hunting lodge), near towns including Xenia, Garden Prairie, Hillsboro, Heyworth, Ullin, Roberts. Public land and walk-in programs are run by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
When is quail season in Illinois?
Season dates, units and bag limits are set every year by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Check the official regulations before you book; an outfitter's dates do not replace the state's.
Do I need a license to hunt quail on a preserve or with an outfitter in Illinois?
Yes, in most cases you need a Illinois hunting license and any required tags or stamps, even on private land or a preserve. Some preserves sell short-term licenses; ask the operator and check the state agency.

