Deer Hunting in DeKalb County, Illinois

DeKalb County, Illinois hunters harvested 436 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 99th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 436 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
436 total deer
Antlered264
Antlerless172
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#99 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#98 Lake County
#99 DeKalb County
#100 Ford County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,084 acres
Local/Metropark
2,904 ac
57%
State Park/Recreation
1,529 ac
30%
Other state
651 ac
13%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025264172436

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for DeKalb 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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