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License Requirements

All hunters are responsible for obtaining their own permits.

Residents
Combo tags (Either-Sex and Antlerless-Only) - Over-the-Counter late
August, 2008

Non-Residents - 2008 application dates to be determined. Please note the following:

  • The cost of a Non-Resident Archery Combination Deer permit (one either-sex/one antlerless) will be $365.00. The quota will be 20,000 for Non-Resident combination tags.
  • The proposed cost of a Non-Resident Archery Antlerless Deer permit (available over the counter) will be $15.00 a decrease of $10, and there is no quota.
  • In addition to a valid deer hunting permit ALL hunters are required to purchase either a 5-Day (28.75) OR Annual (50.75) Hunting License AND a Habitat Stamp (5.50). These prices were not increased and do not reflect convenience fees that may be incurred.
  • There is an Outfitter's Preference for a maximum 7500 permit applications that are designated with an Outfitter Number (this is part of the 20,000 quota). Hunters that are unsuccessful in the Outfitter draw will be automatically placed into the general draw.
  • We will allow group hunts but groups will be assigned one number for the entire group (an all or nothing situation).
  • Lottery application period is proposed to be June 1 - June 30, 2008.

Subject to Approval of Proposed Administrative Rule Change.

Futher permit information is available at IDNR's website or by contacting the IDNR permit office at 1-800-705-4164.