Deer Hunting in Kane County, Illinois

Kane County, Illinois hunters harvested 395 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 96th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 395 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
395 total deer
Antlered250
Antlerless145
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#96 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#95 Livingston County
#96 Kane County
#97 Champaign County
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Public Land
7% public — 23,994 acres
Local/Metropark
23,983 ac
100%
Other state
11 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025250145395

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Kane 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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