Deer Hunting in Champaign County, Illinois

Champaign County, Illinois hunters harvested 730 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 97th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
730 total deer
Antlered458
Antlerless272
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#97 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#96 Kane County
#97 Champaign County
#98 Lake County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,075 acres
Local/Metropark
3,328 ac
82%
Other state
609 ac
15%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
138 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025458272730

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Champaign 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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