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Illinois Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Illinois requires a hunting license, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1980.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Illinois requires a hunting license, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1980. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through IL DNR.

Official source: dnr.illinois.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IndianaRestricted

    Indiana requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1986. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Indiana DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

  • IowaRestricted

    Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • KentuckyRestricted

    Kentucky requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1975. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through KDFWR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fw.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

  • MissouriRestricted

    Missouri requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1967. Permits are available through the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mdc.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

  • WisconsinRestricted

    Wisconsin requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1973. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wisconsin DNR.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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