VERMILION COUNTY – (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host mentored archery deer hunting for adults and youth at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County between Dec. 16 and Jan. 3.
Participants will have access to sections of the recreation area otherwise closed to archery deer hunting. Adult and youth hunters with less than three years of deer hunting experience and who have not participated in the program previously may apply. Hunters can apply for acceptance in multiple hunts but can only participate in one if selected for both.
Hunters drawn in the lottery will be assigned a hunting location and allowed to hunt Tuesday through Sunday within an assigned week. IDNR will determine hunt locations, which will be filled with adult and youth hunters. Hunters will be limited to taking one deer and must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult mentor who can assist and advise them during the hunt. All accompanying mentors must be 21 years of age or older and must have a current Illinois hunting license. Hunters must provide their own mentors and hunting equipment. Ground blinds will be provided.
To apply, click here. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 29.