Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Hunting at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is available in designated hunting zones and sites - please see hunting maps on our Maps and Guides page.

Hunting Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines

2024-2025 Deer Hunting Season

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

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

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