Deer Hunting in Jersey County, Illinois

Jersey County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,443 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,443 total deer
Antlered752
Antlerless691
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#36 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#35 Bond County
#36 Jersey County
#37 Hancock County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,390 acres
State Park/Recreation
3,156 ac
59%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,198 ac
41%
Local/Metropark
36 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257526911,443

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Jersey 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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