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Deer Hunting in Marion County, Illinois

Marion County, Illinois hunters harvested 3,832 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.7 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,832 total deer
Antlered2,064
Antlerless1,768
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Density
6.7 deer / sq mi
This county6.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#6 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Franklin County
#6 Marion County
#7 Calhoun County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,577 acres
State Park/Recreation
3,114 ac
87%
Local/Metropark
306 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
157 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0641,7683,832

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Marion 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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