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Deer Hunting in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,675 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.
Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,675 total deer
Antlered1,445
Antlerless1,230
Public Land
6% public — 23,815 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
17,897 ac
75%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,686 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
666 ac
3%
Other state
566 ac
2%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,445 | 1,230 | 2,675 |
Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov
Harvest figures for Jo Daviess 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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