Deer Hunting in Fulton County, Illinois

Fulton County, Illinois hunters harvested 4,255 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,255 total deer
Antlered2,188
Antlerless2,067
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#21 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Monroe County
#21 Fulton County
#22 Saline County
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Public Land
4% public — 21,423 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
12,802 ac
60%
National Wildlife Refuge
5,256 ac
25%
Local/Metropark
3,129 ac
15%
Other state
236 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,1882,0674,255

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Fulton 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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