| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General | Aug 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General · Segment 1 | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane County (east of State Route 47) | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery Segment 1 · Counties with firearm season and west of State Route 47 in Kane County | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | Archery · Fall Archery · Open Counties | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane (east of State Route 47) Counties | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Segment 1 · Counties with a firearm season and west of State Route 47 in Kane County | Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Illinois Department of Natural Resources sources.
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