The Illinois duck season for 2024-2025 will run from September 27, 2024, to January 11, 2025. The daily bag limit is six ducks, and the possession limit is 12. Only three mallards (no more than two females) may be included in the daily bag limit. For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website.
Duck hunting is a popular sport in Illinois, and the season provides an opportunity for hunters to enjoy the outdoors and harvest ducks for food. The season also helps to control the duck population and prevent damage to crops.