Deer Hunting in Macon County, Illinois

Macon County, Illinois hunters harvested 696 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 89th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
696 total deer
Antlered418
Antlerless278
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#89 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#88 McLean County
#89 Macon County
#90 Iroquois County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,456 acres
Local/Metropark
6,228 ac
96%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
118 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
110 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025418278696

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Macon 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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