Hunting

Choose from the following to find a site:

• Big Game Hunting
• Game Bird/Waterfowl

Hunting at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is available in designated hunting zones and sites - please see hunting maps under Quick Links. Midewin is managed by the USDA Forest Service and is a federal facility. State hunting laws as outlined in the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations are enforced at Midewin in addition to the Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs).

General Hunting Information

2024-2025 Deer Hunting Season

• Archery Oct. 1^st – Nov. 21^st , Nov. 25^th – Dec. 4^th, Dec. 9^th – Jan. 19^th
• Firearm (No Archery) Nov. 22^nd – Nov. 24^th and Dec. 5h – Dec. 8^th
• Muzzleloader Only Dec. 13^th – 15^th

Spring 2025 Turkey Hunting Season

• Archery and Shotgun
  • Segment 1: Apr. 14th - Apr. 18th
  • Segment 2: Apr. 19th - Apr. 24th
  • Segment 3: Apr. 25th - Apr. 30th
  • Segment 4: May 1st - May 7th
  • Segment 5: May 8th - May 15th

Hunting Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines