Deer Hunting in Henderson County, Illinois

Henderson County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,015 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 59th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,015 total deer
Antlered578
Antlerless437
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#59 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#58 De Witt County
#59 Henderson County
#60 Carroll County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,071 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,891 ac
94%
State Park/Recreation
111 ac
4%
Other state
69 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255784371,015

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Henderson 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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