IRAP - IL Recreational Access Program

Welcome to IRAP - Illinois' premiere private land hunting and fishing access program

IRAP is a public access program that allows semi-controlled, limited access to private property in Illinois for specific outdoor activities.
Here you will be able to register as an IRAP participant to go:


Squirrel Hunting
Fishing
Rabbit Hunting
Hiking
Canoeing

Please register as a PARTICIPANT and follow the links to reserve your site."
Please visit IRAP’s webpage http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/IRAP/Pages/default.aspx to learn more about the program and its activities.

To hunt Archery Deer, Waterfowl, Spring Turkey, and Quail/Pheasant, you will need to mail or email your application to IRAP.">
Applications and information can be found at: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/IRAP/Pages/default.aspx.

If you are a land owner with property that you would like see if it would qualify as an IRAP site, please fill out a LAND OWNER ENROLLMENT form.