Attention Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Permit Applicants
This is an email we received regarding the First Lottery for the 2014 Spring Wild Turkey Permit:
The results for the first lottery for 2014 Spring Wild Turkey Permits will not be available before the deadline for the second lottery application on January 13.
We are advising you that if you are in the first lottery and want a chance in the second lottery, please go ahead and apply before the second lottery deadline.
If you are successful in the spring turkey first lottery, and thus become ineligible for the second lottery, the IDNR will move your second lottery application to the third lottery.
We apologize for this change from past spring turkey lottery procedures, and wish you luck in the lotteries and in the Spring Wild Turkey season.
The following notice was added to the Spring Turkey Webpage, and the Permit Status Webpage.
Notice to Spring Wild Turkey Permit First Lottery Applicants:The IDNR Spring Wild Turkey Permit Application online inquiry system web link will be available on Jan. 24. Hunters who applied in the first lottery and are interested in applying for multiple permits may submit applications prior to the second lottery application deadline on Jan. 13. Hunters applying in the first and second lotteries who receive a permit through the first lottery drawing will have their later permit application automatically moved to the third lottery.
Notice to Property Only Hunting Spring Wild Turkey Permit Holders:Property Only Hunting Spring Wild Turkey Permit holders will be receiving their permit(s) or recertification application forms within the next three weeks from the IDNR. Hunters who receive Property Only Hunting Permits must wait to apply for additional permits beginning with the third lottery.
Please do not respond to this eMail. If you have questions or need additional help call our hotline at 217-782-7305.
If you want a chance at the second lottery you need to go on the IDNR website and enter for the second lottery.
Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck & Be Safe
Michael & Heather
Capitol Outdoors