Illinois Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opens Friday; Mercer County Hunters Took 476 During 1st Weekend Last Year

The first weekend of firearm deer hunting opens Friday in Illinois and runs through Sunday. Last year, Mercer County hunters took in 476 deer during the three day period. Ed Cross with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has a few safety reminders.

The second and final weekend of the firearm deer hunting season is Illinois is November 30th through December 3rd.