520 ILCS 5/2.10

The Department may, on an annual basis, establish a spring wild turkey open season within the period beginning on March 1 and running through May 31, and a fall wild turkey season within the period beginning on October 1 and running through January 31. The Department may, on an annual basis, establish a youth-only spring wild turkey season which shall include 2 consecutive weekends. It shall be unlawful for any person to take wild turkey without possessing a valid "Wild Turkey Hunting Permit". Persons holding a spring permit may take female wild turkeys with visible beards or male wild turkeys during the spring open season. Persons holding a fall permit may take turkeys of either sex during the fall open season. The Department shall cause notice of administrative rules setting forth the prescribed rules and regulations, including those counties of the State where open seasons are established, to be given in accordance with Sections 1.3 and 1.13.