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Deer Hunting in Mason County, Illinois
Mason County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,052 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 75th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,052 total deer
Antlered606
Antlerless446
Public Land
7% public — 24,133 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
14,085 ac
58%
National Wildlife Refuge
9,605 ac
40%
State Park/Recreation
242 ac
1%
Other state
129 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
72 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 606 | 446 | 1,052 |
Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov
Harvest figures for Mason 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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