Resident Illinois deer hunters can apply online beginning March 13 through April 30 for the first lottery drawings for 2012 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader-only deer season permits through DNR Direct. Just click on the Online Services tab on the IDNR website home page at
www.dnr.illinois.gov Application forms in PDF format will be available online in late March. The first lottery drawings for firearm and muzzleloader-only deer permits are for Illinois residents only.
It's right around the corner guys. APPLICATION DEADLINE DATES The deadline to apply for the first lottery drawings for 2012 firearm and muzzleloader-only deer per­mits is April 30. Resident hunters can apply in both the firearm and muzzleloader-only lotteries.
SEASON DATES Firearm deer seasons are Nov. 16-18 (first season) and Nov. 29-Dec. 2 (second season). The 2012 muzzleloader-only permits may be used Dec. 7-9 (and in the second firearm season, Nov. 29-Dec. 2