Deer Hunting in Knox County, Illinois

Knox County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,206 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,206 total deer
Antlered1,173
Antlerless1,033
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#50 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Montgomery County
#50 Knox County
#51 Peoria County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,315 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,204 ac
60%
Other state
1,656 ac
31%
Local/Metropark
455 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1731,0332,206

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Knox 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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