Deer Hunting in De Witt County, Illinois

De Witt County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,080 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,080 total deer
Antlered567
Antlerless513
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#58 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Madison County
#58 De Witt County
#59 Henderson County
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Public Land
0% public — 795 acres
State Park/Recreation
550 ac
69%
Other state
207 ac
26%
Local/Metropark
38 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255675131,080

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for De Witt 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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