Deer Hunting in Hancock County, Illinois

Hancock County, Illinois hunters harvested 3,098 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,098 total deer
Antlered1,488
Antlerless1,610
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#37 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#36 Jersey County
#37 Hancock County
#38 Richland County
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Public Land
0% public — 2,123 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,322 ac
62%
Local/Metropark
429 ac
20%
Other state
226 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
146 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4881,6103,098

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Hancock 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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