Lake Shelbyville’s Tree Stand Permits are now available for the 2024-2025 Deer Season.  The Tree Stand Policy for this year is set to remain the same as it was last season.  The policy allows hunters to leave one stand-up for the season and to utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours. Seasonal tree stands may be placed two weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within two weeks of archery season-ending which runs from October 1st, 2024- January 19th, 2025. 

Hunters wishing to purchase a seasonal tree stand permit must present a valid hunting license before a permit will be issued.  Seasonal tree stand permits will be available for purchase ($30) using a credit or debit card at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday-Friday from 8-4:30 PM at 1989 State Highway 16 in Shelbyville and Chip’s Marine at 1068 County Road 1025N in Sullivan.  

Roving tree stand permits are available throughout the area at many locations including Ace Hardware, Chip’s Marine, or Sullivan 66 Gas Station. They may also be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office. 

Hunters utilizing ladder stands are encouraged to purchase a Seasonal permit.  A Roving permit is designed for the mobile hunter and requires the hunter to remove the stand from the woods if there is a break in use for more than 72 hours.  While a ladder stand could be utilized they aren’t considered very portable.  This often results in citations.  The expense for failure to comply with posted restrictions is $80.  

For additional information, contact the Environmental Stewardship Department at 217-774-3951 ext. 7049.