Illinois is the state for game, deer hunting,  particular whitetails, with Pike County topping the county deer harvest totals for the firearm season of 2010-2011 as hunters took 3,130 deer. In fact, Illinois deer hunting outfitters are handing trophies to their clients for the rear prize of gaming a whitetail.

Before you decide to join the outfitters on a trip, it is important to search for good deals, as there are various outfitters offering a mix of packages, from small hunting groups to large excursions.

Many outfitters give discount to hunters who book their Illinois deer hunting trip early. Once such business is Illinois Trophy White Tails, which offers customers a $200 discount for booking hunting trips before June 1, 2011.

Second, although you hunting leader will brief you on the particulars of Illinois hunting laws, it is important that you take the time to study them. It is important, also, to learn the minute details of the rules. For instance, in Illinois counties with significant increases in deer harvest, hunters will be able to purchase late-winter permits without limit. In 58 other counties open for the late-winter season, hunters will be limited to purchasing one late-winter deer permit. Fire arms, bow and arrow or any form of hunting should be perused unless it is gaming season.

According the the Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR), Hunting season 2011 2012 starts on October 1st, 2011 and ends on January 15th, 2012. All outfitters must have a permit or license issued by the IDNR to hunting with the area under IDNR jurisdiction. Waterfowl rest areas are also restricted unless otherwise noted by the Department of Natural Resources .

 It is against the law to hunt with any weapon other than a shot gun firearm or bow and arrow, unless given express permission from the Department of Natural Resources. Every one in possession with a firearm should have a firearm license or permit, unless he or she is a minor in the company of a parent or guardian. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all areas under IDNR jurisdiction. Evidence of substance can result in your license being revoke.