Deer Hunting in McLean County, Illinois

McLean County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,428 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,428 total deer
Antlered762
Antlerless666
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#88 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Will County
#88 McLean County
#89 Macon County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,489 acres
Local/Metropark
2,787 ac
51%
State Park/Recreation
1,651 ac
30%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
850 ac
15%
Other state
201 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257626661,428

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for McLean 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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