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Deer Hunting in Jefferson County, Illinois

Jefferson County, Illinois hunters harvested 4,834 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 8.5 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,834 total deer
Antlered2,517
Antlerless2,317
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Density
8.5 deer / sq mi
This county8.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#1 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Jefferson County
#2 Williamson County
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Public Land
3% public — 9,100 acres
Local/Metropark
5,592 ac
61%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,508 ac
39%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,5172,3174,834

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Jefferson 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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