Deer Hunting in Carroll County, Illinois

Carroll County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,184 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 60th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,184 total deer
Antlered681
Antlerless503
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#60 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#59 Henderson County
#60 Carroll County
#61 Morgan County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,396 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
6,150 ac
96%
Other state
147 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
99 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256815031,184

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Carroll 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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