Deer Hunting in Mercer County, Illinois

Mercer County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,579 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.8 per square mile, 55th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,579 total deer
Antlered828
Antlerless751
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Density
2.8 deer / sq mi
This county2.8
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#55 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#54 Scott County
#55 Mercer County
#56 McDonough County
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Public Land
0% public — 43 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
22 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
21 ac
49%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258287511,579

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Mercer 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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