Deer Hunting in Coles County, Illinois

Coles County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,692 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.3 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,692 total deer
Antlered863
Antlerless829
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Density
3.3 deer / sq mi
This county3.3
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#47 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 White County
#47 Coles County
#48 Pulaski County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,209 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,739 ac
54%
Local/Metropark
1,085 ac
34%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
385 ac
12%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258638291,692

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Coles 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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