Deer Hunting in Kendall County, Illinois

Kendall County, Illinois hunters harvested 317 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.0 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 317 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
317 total deer
Antlered200
Antlerless117
See the state's top harvest counties →
Density
1.0 deer / sq mi
This county1.0
Illinois avg3.3
See the densest counties in Illinois →
County Rank
#94 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Kankakee County
#94 Kendall County
#95 Livingston County
See the full state ranking →
Public Land
3% public — 5,562 acres
Local/Metropark
4,304 ac
77%
State Park/Recreation
1,187 ac
21%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
71 ac
1%
See counties with the most public land →
Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025200117317

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Kendall 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.

Nearby
Counties bordering Kendall County
Dig deeper in Ember
Scout in Ember
Night

Scout Kendall County in Ember

These are county-wide numbers. Drop your stands in Ember and it scores each one by terrain, wind, water, and your own history — the Breakdown that county totals can't give you.

Get Ember