Deer Hunting in Boone County, Illinois

Boone County, Illinois hunters harvested 381 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.4 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 381 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
381 total deer
Antlered264
Antlerless117
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Density
1.4 deer / sq mi
This county1.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#85 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Henry County
#85 Boone County
#86 LaSalle County
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Public Land
2% public — 2,882 acres
Local/Metropark
2,773 ac
96%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
109 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025264117381

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Boone County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Illinois deer season, 2025-2026

Illinois deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Illinois season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Illinois wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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