Section 685.20  Statewide Deer Permit Requirements

a)         All eligible youth hunters must have a current, valid "Youth Deer Hunt Permit"  ($10).  The Youth Deer Season is only open to hunters who have not reached their 16^th birthday prior to the opening date of the season.  Hunters must have an apprentice hunting license, or they must have completed a State-approved Hunter Education course and have a hunting license, unless exempt.  A permit is issued for one county or special hunt area and is valid only in the county or special hunt area stated on the permit. 

b)         Youth Deer Permits will be available for sale over-the counter (OTC) from agents beginning the first Tuesday in August through the last day of the Youth Deer Season.  Hunters may purchase only a single permit (either-sex) for one of the included counties.

c)         For the applicant to be eligible to receive a Youth Deer Season Permit ($10), applicant must not have had his or her deer hunting privileges suspended or revoked in this State pursuant to Section 3.36 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/3.36].

d)         Recipients of the Youth Deer Season Hunt Permit shall record their signature on the permit and must carry it on their person while hunting.

e)         Permits are not transferable.  Refunds shall not be granted unless the Department has erroneously issued the permit.

f)          A $3 service fee shall be charged for replacement permits issued by the Department, except when permits are lost in the mail there will be no charge.  Monies derived from this source will be deposited in the Wildlife and Fish Fund.

g)         Permits issued for the Youth Deer Hunt season will not be counted in the number of gun permits a person can receive for the Firearm and Muzzleloader-Only Deer Season.

h)         Hunting without a valid permit is a Class B misdemeanor (see 520 ILCS 5/2.24).

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 4863, effective March 19, 2010)