Deer Hunting in Grundy County, Illinois

Grundy County, Illinois hunters harvested 753 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 79th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
753 total deer
Antlered410
Antlerless343
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#79 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#78 Stephenson County
#79 Grundy County
#80 Christian County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,159 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,172 ac
72%
Local/Metropark
1,282 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
705 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025410343753

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Grundy 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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