Deer Hunting in Massac County, Illinois

Massac County, Illinois hunters harvested 834 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
834 total deer
Antlered452
Antlerless382
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#44 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Rock Island County
#44 Massac County
#45 Woodford County
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Public Land
5% public — 7,599 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,283 ac
56%
National Forest
2,790 ac
37%
Other state
417 ac
5%
Local/Metropark
109 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025452382834

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Massac 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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