Deer Hunting in McHenry County, Illinois

McHenry County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,177 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 74th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,177 total deer
Antlered722
Antlerless455
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Density
2.0 deer / sq mi
This county2.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#74 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#73 Sangamon County
#74 McHenry County
#75 Mason County
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Public Land
6% public — 22,540 acres
Local/Metropark
19,361 ac
86%
State Park/Recreation
2,069 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
498 ac
2%
National Wildlife Refuge
467 ac
2%
Other state
145 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257224551,177

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for McHenry 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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