Orange isn’t the only important color to remember when embarking on another hunting season in Illinois. Sure, you still need that orange hunting vest before heading out to the field or woods, but also understand the significance of purple as it relates to landowner rights. It's called the Purple Paint Law in Illinois says Tim Schweizer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Archery deer season opened Oct. 1 in Illinois and runs through Jan. 19. The two firearm weekends in Illinois are Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8.