Deer Hunting in McDonough County, Illinois

McDonough County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,651 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,651 total deer
Antlered821
Antlerless830
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#56 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Mercer County
#56 McDonough County
#57 Madison County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,098 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,712 ac
82%
Local/Metropark
345 ac
16%
Other state
41 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258218301,651

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for McDonough 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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