Deer Hunting in Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County, Illinois hunters harvested 683 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.0 per square mile, 93rd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
683 total deer
Antlered398
Antlerless285
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Density
1.0 deer / sq mi
This county1.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#93 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#92 Douglas County
#93 Kankakee County
#94 Kendall County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,500 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,974 ac
77%
Local/Metropark
1,526 ac
23%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025398285683

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Kankakee 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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