Deer Hunting in Ford County, Illinois

Ford County, Illinois hunters harvested 213 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.4 per square mile, 100th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 213 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
213 total deer
Antlered142
Antlerless71
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Density
0.4 deer / sq mi
This county0.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#100 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#99 DeKalb County
#100 Ford County
#101 Cook County
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Public Land
0% public — 878 acres
Other state
632 ac
72%
Local/Metropark
123 ac
14%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
123 ac
14%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202514271213

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Ford 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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