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Deer Hunting in Calhoun County, Illinois

Calhoun County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,698 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,698 total deer
Antlered883
Antlerless815
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#7 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Marion County
#7 Calhoun County
#8 Perry County
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Public Land
4% public — 5,915 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
3,504 ac
59%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,333 ac
39%
Local/Metropark
50 ac
1%
State Park/Recreation
28 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258838151,698

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Calhoun 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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