Deer Hunting in Greene County, Illinois

Greene County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,244 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 32nd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,244 total deer
Antlered1,129
Antlerless1,115
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#32 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#31 Macoupin County
#32 Greene County
#33 Cass County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,690 acres
Local/Metropark
868 ac
51%
National Wildlife Refuge
595 ac
35%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
227 ac
13%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1291,1152,244

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Greene 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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