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 3, 2025 through December 21, 2025 
Closed:

• November 21 - 23, 2025
• December 4 - 7, 2025

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

2025 Archery Hunt Applications & Regulations Available August 1, 2025

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

Disabled Archery Deer Hunt

Season: TBA
Application Deadline: 4:30 PM, TBA
2025 Disabled Archery Hunt Applications Available in Park Office