Deer Hunting in Lee County, Illinois

Lee County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,493 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.1 per square mile, 69th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,493 total deer
Antlered771
Antlerless722
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Density
2.1 deer / sq mi
This county2.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#69 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#68 Bureau County
#69 Lee County
#70 Whiteside County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,283 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,773 ac
65%
Other state
874 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
636 ac
15%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257717221,493

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Lee 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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