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Permitted Outfitters in Illinois (178 State Listings)

License data verified Oct 26, 2026. State list dated Oct 1, 2026. How we verify

Illinois permitted outfitters are recorded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Our directory lists 178 permitted outfitters from the Illinois DNR outfitter permit lists (dated Oct 1, 2026). Each profile links to the state source so you can check it yourself before booking.

How to verify a license

Search the name or permit number on the Illinois DNR outfitter information page (opens state site). Step by step: How to check if an outfitter is licensed.

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FAQ

How do I check a Illinois permitted outfitter?

Open the Illinois DNR outfitter information page and look for the name or permit number. Each Illinois profile here links to it. Source: Illinois DNR outfitter information page.

Does a listing mean the permitted outfitter is recommended?

No. A listing here only shows the name appears in the Illinois DNR outfitter permit lists. We don't review, rank or endorse permitted outfitters.

State licensing: Illinois DNR, Office of Law Enforcement (agency site), 520 ILCS 5/3.1-3; 17 Ill. Adm. Code 640. All 50 states

Data note: Illinois DNR outfitter permit lists (deer/wild turkey and waterfowl PDFs, dated Oct 1, 2026). 196 permits (156 deer/wild turkey, 40 waterfowl) merged to 178 outfitters; 930 guides listed under their outfitter. Pulled Oct 26, 2026. See also Colorado, Wyoming, New York, Oregon, Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Michigan, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Minnesota and Arizona.