Taxidermists in Illinois
Showing 12 of 28. Most complete listings first.
Creative Whitetails Taxidermy
Pleasant Plains, IL· ★ 5 (9)
After the Hunt Taxidermy
Beach Park, IL· ★ 5 (8)
Antler Shop Taxidermy
Georgetown, IL· ★ 4.6 (10)
Bavery Game Heads
Manhattan, IL· ★ 4.5 (12)
Cantrall Taxidermy
Springfield, IL· ★ 5
Indian Creek Taxidermy & Pet Preservation
Greenville, IL· ★ 2.4 (23)
Last November Taxidermy
Morton, IL· ★ 5 (2)
Markley Taxidermy
Greenview, IL· ★ 5 (1)
Turkey Hollow Taxidermy LLC
Taylor Ridge, IL· ★ 4.9 (12)
Fur Fin N Feather Taxidermy
Coal Valley, IL· ★ 4.6 (9)
Idle Life Taxidermy
Congerville, IL· ★ 4.4
Nature's Image Taxidermy
Lombard, IL· ★ 5 (5)
Hunting in Illinois
Illinois is nationally recognized for producing giant whitetail bucks, particularly in its agricultural river bottom counties that consistently yield Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett record-book entries. Illinois taxidermists are experts in deer shoulder mounts and wildlife preservation.
Hunting Seasons
Verified 2026-09-13 against Illinois Department of Natural Resources season dates. Seasons and limits can change — always check current regulations before hunting.
| Species | Season Opens | Season Closes | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer (Archery) | Oct 1 | Jan 17 | 2/season |
| Whitetail Deer (Firearm) | Nov 20 | Nov 22 | 2/season |
| Wild Turkey (Spring) | Apr 1 | May 31 | 2 bearded birds/season |
| Pheasant | Sep 1 | Jan 31 | 5 roosters/day |
Hunting License & Fees
Resident License
$16.50
Base hunting license
Non-Resident License
$55
Base hunting license
Fees are approximate. Species-specific tags and stamps may be required in addition to the base license.
Useful Links
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources →
Official wildlife agency — regulations, seasons, and news
- Illinois Season Dates & Regulations →
Source for the season table above
- Public Hunting Lands in Illinois →
Wildlife management areas and state-managed public lands