How Do You Hunt Deer In Clinton County, Illinois?
Deer hunters head to Clinton County, Illinois, for hunting on grain-filled farms, rolling prairies and government-owned land. Located less than one day’s drive (296 miles) south of downtown Chicago on Interstate 55 and 40 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri, Clinton County draws hunters from Illinois and Missouri. Purchase an Illinois hunting license and deer hunting permit. Apply online on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website or at a state approved hunting license vendor in Clinton County. A list of authorized vendors in Albers, Carlyle, Germantown and other towns throughout Clinton County appears on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website. All Illinois hunters need a resident or nonresident hunting license. Deer hunters also need a deer hunting permit. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issues deer hunting permits based on type of permitted weapon: shotgun, handgun, muzzleloader or bow and arrow. Special permits are available for senior citizens a
