Deer Hunting in Hardin County, Illinois

Hardin County, Illinois hunters harvested 977 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.5 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 26% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
977 total deer
Antlered547
Antlerless430
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Density
5.5 deer / sq mi
This county5.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#16 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#15 Crawford County
#16 Hardin County
#17 Pike County
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Public Land
26% public — 29,621 acres
National Forest
29,320 ac
99%
State Park/Recreation
188 ac
1%
Other state
113 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025547430977

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Hardin 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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