Deer Hunting in Bureau County, Illinois

Bureau County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,906 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.2 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,906 total deer
Antlered1,035
Antlerless871
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Density
2.2 deer / sq mi
This county2.2
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#68 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Gallatin County
#68 Bureau County
#69 Lee County
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Public Land
1% public — 6,900 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,543 ac
51%
State Park/Recreation
2,274 ac
33%
Local/Metropark
1,063 ac
15%
Other state
20 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0358711,906

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Bureau 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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