Deer Hunting in Clark County, Illinois

Clark County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,265 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 28th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,265 total deer
Antlered1,270
Antlerless995
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#28 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#27 Jasper County
#28 Clark County
#29 Jo Daviess County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,698 acres
Local/Metropark
2,668 ac
72%
State Park/Recreation
1,030 ac
28%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,2709952,265

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Clark 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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