Deer Hunting in Gallatin County, Illinois

Gallatin County, Illinois hunters harvested 765 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 67th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
765 total deer
Antlered459
Antlerless306
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Density
2.4 deer / sq mi
This county2.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#67 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#66 Moultrie County
#67 Gallatin County
#68 Bureau County
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Public Land
6% public — 12,380 acres
National Forest
11,923 ac
96%
Other state
238 ac
2%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
219 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025459306765

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Gallatin 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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