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Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Seasons, bag limits, units, licenses and emergency closures come from the agency. Where2Hunt has not published reviewed Illinois season summaries yet, so use the official pages.

Official hunting pageBuy a license (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service directory)Federal migratory bird rules

Links checked Oct 28, 2026.

Paid hunting listed

100

50 with the operator site reviewed, 15 from a state register and 35 from directories. This is not every business in Illinois. Coverage details

Hunting land for sale

27

Active listings in Illinois whose remarks describe hunting on the property.

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Hunting land for sale in Illinois by county

All hunting land for sale in Illinois

Paid hunting in Illinois

100 places in Illinois
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Listings come from operator websites, state registers and hunting directories. Prices and openings change often, so every listing says Contact for price until an operator confirms current packages. How we verify.

Illinois hunting land for sale

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504 acres in Pike County, IL: hunting land for sale near Nebo, IL
$4,995,000
Nebo, IL · $9,911/acre
Whitetail deerTurkey

“An Exceptional Opportunity to Own One of Western Illinois' Premier Hunting Farms Welcome to Spring Creek Ranch, an incredible 504± acre hunting and…”

353 acres in Union County, IL: hunting land for sale near Makanda, IL
$1,940,000
Makanda, IL · $5,498/acre
Whitetail deerTurkey

“The property's mix of open ground and wooded acreage creates opportunities for hunting, wildlife management, and future food plots.”

127 acres in Pope County, IL: hunting land for sale near Golconda, IL
$565,150
Golconda, IL · $4,450/acre
Whitetail deerTurkey

“Located in the heart of Pope County-an area renowned for producing trophy-class whitetail deer-this tract delivers the kind of diverse habitat…”

Private land access marketplaces

Many day hunts and leases in Illinois are listed on these national sites. Where2Hunt has no partnership with them.

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Hunting in Illinois: common questions

Where can I hunt in Illinois?

Where2Hunt lists 100 paid hunting options in Illinois, including outfitters, lodges, preserves and leases, most often for whitetail deer, pheasant, quail, chukar and partridge. Public land and access programs are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Is there hunting land for sale in Illinois?

Yes. There are 27 hunting properties for sale in Illinois covering 2,625 acres, with a median asking price of $8,046 per acre.

How do I get a hunting license in Illinois?

Buy Illinois hunting licenses, tags and stamps from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, online or through licensed agents. Requirements differ for residents, nonresidents, youth and hunter education.

When are hunting seasons in Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources sets Illinois hunting season dates, units and bag limits every year. Check the official regulations before you book a hunt or travel.