Illinois Hunting and Fishing Without a License for Resident…

Illinois Hunting and Fishing Without a License for Resident Service Members on Leave

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

No hunting or fishing license required while on leave

If you entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Illinois and are an Illinois resident, you can hunt and fish without a license while you are on leave. You still have to buy a Federal Waterfowl Stamp and an Illinois Habitat Stamp to hunt.

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How to apply

There is nothing to apply for. Carry proof of your Illinois residency and your leave paperwork while you hunt or fish, and buy the required stamps.

What you'll need

Proof of Illinois residency, your leave paperwork or military ID, and your Federal Waterfowl Stamp and Illinois Habitat Stamp for hunting.

Eligibility

You entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Illinois
You are an Illinois resident
You are on leave

Source

Official source

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