Deer Hunting in Cumberland County, Illinois

Cumberland County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,520 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.4 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,520 total deer
Antlered819
Antlerless701
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Density
4.4 deer / sq mi
This county4.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#30 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#29 Jo Daviess County
#30 Cumberland County
#31 Macoupin County
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Public Land
0% public — 24 acres
Local/Metropark
24 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258197011,520

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Cumberland 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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