Deer Hunting in DuPage County, Illinois

DuPage County, Illinois hunters harvested 39 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.1 per square mile, 102nd in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 39 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
39 total deer
Antlered31
Antlerless8
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Density
0.1 deer / sq mi
This county0.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#102 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#101 Cook County
#102 DuPage County
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Public Land
11% public — 22,183 acres
Local/Metropark
22,183 ac
100%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202531839

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for DuPage 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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