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Deer Hunting in Hamilton County, Illinois

Hamilton County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,646 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.1 per square mile, 10th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,646 total deer
Antlered1,358
Antlerless1,288
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Density
6.1 deer / sq mi
This county6.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#10 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#9 Schuyler County
#10 Hamilton County
#11 Johnson County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,831 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,817 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
14 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3581,2882,646

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Hamilton 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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