Archery

Loud Thunder is proud to have archery hunting both for the abled and disabled, allowing those who love hunting to take part. In addition, a public archery range is located just west of Loud Thunder Forest Preserve on land leased from Rock Island County.

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve Archery Deer Hunt Programs

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve Fall/Winter Archery Deer Hunt Program*

Applications will be made available August 1, 2024
Application Deadline: 4:00 PM, August 31, 2024
Species: Deer (Bow)
Season: November 4, 2024 through January 19, 2025 
Closed:

• November 22 - 24, 2024
• December 5 - 8, 2024

Hunting Hours: Illinois DNR Regulations
Bag Limits: Must harvest antler-less deer before antlered deer. Same rule applies for any consecutive deer harvested. All other Illinois DNR regulations apply.

Map of Loud Thunder Archery Deer Hunt Zones

2024 Archery Hunt Applications & Regulations Available August 1, 2024

*Rock Island County residents only. Sorry, no exceptions.

Disabled Archery Deer Hunt



Season: October 25, 2024 - November 2, 2024
Application Deadline: 4:30 PM, TBA
2024 Disabled Archery Hunt Applications Available in Park Office