Deer Hunting in Menard County, Illinois

Menard County, Illinois hunters harvested 906 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
906 total deer
Antlered462
Antlerless444
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#53 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#52 Marshall County
#53 Menard County
#54 Scott County
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Public Land
0% public — 825 acres
State Park/Recreation
596 ac
72%
Other state
137 ac
17%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
67 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
25 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025462444906

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Menard 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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