Deer Hunting in Lawrence County, Illinois

Lawrence County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,424 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 39th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,424 total deer
Antlered763
Antlerless661
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Density
3.8 deer / sq mi
This county3.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#39 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#38 Richland County
#39 Lawrence County
#40 Edwards County
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Public Land
2% public — 3,816 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,767 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
49 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257636611,424

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Lawrence 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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