Hunting

Choose from the following to find a site:

• Big Game Hunting
• Game Bird/Waterfowl

Hunting at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is available in designated hunting zones and sites - please see hunting maps under Quick Links. Midewin is managed by the USDA Forest Service and is a federal facility. State hunting laws as outlined in the Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations are enforced at Midewin in addition to the Codes of Federal Regulations (CFRs).

General Hunting Information

2023-2024 Deer Hunting Season

• Archery October 1st - January 14th
• Firearm (No Archery) November 17th - 19th and November 30th - December 3rd
• Muzzleloader Only December 8th - 10th

2024 Spring Turkey Season

The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is a Special Hunt Area for Spring Turkey Season.

• Archery and Shotgun
  • Segment 1: April 15 - 19
  • Segment 2: April 20 - 25
  • Segment 3: April 26 - May 1
  • Segment 4: May 2 - 8
  • Segment 5: May 9 - 16

Hunting Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines