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Deer Hunting in Franklin County, Illinois

Franklin County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,778 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.8 per square mile, 5th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,778 total deer
Antlered1,422
Antlerless1,356
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Density
6.8 deer / sq mi
This county6.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#5 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#4 Brown County
#5 Franklin County
#6 Marion County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,765 acres
Local/Metropark
1,642 ac
93%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
67 ac
4%
Other state
56 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4221,3562,778

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Franklin 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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