Has anyone gotten their applications for permit yet? I would think they would be out by now.

Is the DNR going to online only?

You should be getting your deer applications real soon... BUT you can apply on-line now...

The IDNR has made press releases asking peole to appy on-line because it is much cheaper & easier for them.
I think that is why they are mailing out applications later, to try to get some more people to apply online.

http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/2007/April/FirearmDeer.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4th, 2007

IDNR announces 2007 Firearm Deer Season Permit
online applications available today



SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that the online application system for 2007 Resident Firearm and Muzzleloader-only Deer Season Permits is now available. The online system expedites the application process, allowing resident hunters to more efficiently apply for their firearm deer hunting permit.

“Applying online is the easy and convenient way to go for resident Illinois hunters interested in getting into the first lottery drawing for this fall’s firearm and muzzleloader permits,” said IDNR Acting Director Sam Flood. “Use of the online system helped speed up processing time for deer permit applications last year and I expect the same this season.”

To apply online, resident hunters should go to the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us. Online applications are available using a credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa) or E-Check.

The application deadline for the Illinois Firearm and Muzzleloader-only Deer Season first lottery drawing is April 30. Hunters can also use the online system to buy hunting, fishing and sportsman’s combination licenses, habitat stamps and other licenses and permits.

The 2007 Illinois Firearm Deer Season is Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 29-Dec. 2. The 2007 Muzzleloader-only Deer Season is Dec. 7-9.

http://dnr.state.il.us/pubaffairs/2007/April/news.html

Resident Firearm Deer Applications Now Available: Resident Illinois deer hunters can now apply online for the first lottery drawing for 2007 Illinois firearm and muzzleloader-only deer season permits. Just go to the IDNR web site at http://dnr.state.il.us and click on the Hunting button on the home page to apply using a credit card. Application forms in PDF format for the first lottery drawing for firearm deer permits and muzzleloader-only season deer permits (Illinois residents only) will be available April 9 on the IDNR web site. Application forms have also been mailed to previous permit holders. The deadline to apply for the first lottery drawing for 2007 firearm deer permits and muzzleloader-only deer permits is April 30. Resident hunters can apply in both the firearm and muzzleloader-only lotteries. The 2007 firearm seasons are Nov. 16-18 (first season) and Nov. 29-Dec. 2 (second season). The 2007 muzzleloader-only season is Dec. 7-9.

got mine in the mail today

I put ours in online today and when I read Bowtech's post I sent a boy out to check the mailbox and - POW - there they were.

I MUCH prefer the online system because you receivean instant confirmation number and do not have to worry if your gonna get zapped by some lost mail issue.

Yup, got my ML app. in the mail yesterday. I'll apply on-line though.

The application deadline for the Illinois Firearm and Muzzleloader-only Deer Season first lottery drawing is Monday, April 30.

Alright, so what counties are you guys applying for?

I choose Johnson 1st and Williamson 2nd.

I just got my app in the mail May 2. Kind of nice since April 30 was the deadline. Its a good thing I applied online.

I applied for Crab Orchard 2nd season. I'll also be applying for St. Clair or Monroe.

I applied for St. Clair 1st and shouldn't have a problem getting my ML tag. My 2nd choice was Madison.

I like the on line way, like you said no mail issues.I applied for jasper county 1st and st. clair 2nd

anyone know if they got theirs yet? I keep checking the DNR site but says mine is still pending, for over 2 weeks now lol. I hope thats a good sign.

I just checked, and my ML tags were not issued yet either.