Turkey Hunting Zones and Dates for Illinois 2010 Season

For all you avid turkey hunters out there gearing up for a great 2010 spring season and wondering what the seasons dates are, here's a quick look for the Northern and Southern Zones and the bag limits. These are the dates for the 2010 Illinois Season.

Northern Zone season Dates


1st Monday, April 12-Friday, April 16

2nd Saturday, April 17-Thursday, April 22

3rd Friday, April 23-Wednesday, April 28

4th Thursday, April 29-Wednesday, May 5

5th Thursday, May 6-Thursday, May13

Southern Zone Season Dates

1st Monday, April 5-Friday, April 16

2nd Saturday, April 10-Thursday, April 15

3rd Friday, April 16-Wednesday, April 21

4th Thursday, April 22-Wednesday, April 28

5th Thursday, April 29-Thursday, May 6

Bag Limit

One male turkey (gobbler) or one hen with a visible beard per permit. Limit of 3 turkeys, must have a valid permit for each turkey taken.

Hunting Hours

1/2 hour before sunrise until 1:00 pm during each day of the season.