Deer Hunting in Johnson County, Illinois

Johnson County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,015 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.9 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 16% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,015 total deer
Antlered1,121
Antlerless894
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Density
5.9 deer / sq mi
This county5.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#11 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#10 Hamilton County
#11 Johnson County
#12 Jackson County
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Public Land
16% public — 35,963 acres
National Forest
18,586 ac
52%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
15,446 ac
43%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,316 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
615 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1218942,015

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Johnson 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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