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Illinois Department of Natural Resources

To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, to register a watercraft or snowmobile, or to obtain a license for any other outdoor activities, please log in to your account.

If you have never purchased a hunting, fishing or other outdoor activity license, titled/registered a watercraft or snowmobile in the state of Illinois, please create an account.

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If you need to report a harvest click the button below. You will need your permit/tag number available.

REPORT A HARVEST

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Attention Watercraft and Snowmobile Customers: Due to a paper supply chain issue, receipt of the new 09/30/2029 expiration date watercraft and snowmobile registration cards and decals have been delayed. This will affect all New, Transfer Renewal and Renewal applications submitted 04/01/2026 and after. During this time, customers can continue to apply for title and registration and will still receive a 60-day temporary permit. Our conservation officers will be notified of this delay. Watercraft titles, if applicable, will continue to print and be mailed on schedule as normal, and the registration card and decals will automatically print and be mailed to you once received. Updates will be posted regarding the projected receipt and printing dates.

Notice: A valid Social Security number is required for any type of license purchase.

Notice: Electronic Check (E-Check) payments are no longer accepted.

Name Change: To change your name on your ExploreMoreIL Customer Account, please email a request to IDNR along with a copy of your driver’s license or other supporting documentation to DNR.License@illinois.gov. Once your profile has been updated, you will receive confirmation to the email address used to submit the request.

Watercraft/Snowmobiles

All watercraft other than non-powered watercraft operated on the waters within the jurisdiction of Illinois shall be registered. All registered watercraft over 21 ft. in length are required to be titled.

Please sign in to your account to process eligible boat registration renewal activities.

Hunting/Fishing

Welcome to the outdoors! Getting set for the outdoor experience may be convenient by purchasing the following here:

Hunting, fishing and trapping licenses; required stamps and certifications
Applications for deer and fall turkey lotteries

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Parks & Recreation in Illinois

Welcome to the Illinois state parks reservation system. With more than 8,200 campsites, cabins, group camps and shelters available, along with the first state-owned off-highway vehicle (OHV) park at Sahara Woods State Recreation Area in southern Illinois, we’re sure you’ll find an activity to enjoy at any Illinois state park.

Make a Reservation