Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Illinois

Monroe County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,908 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.0 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,908 total deer
Antlered1,028
Antlerless880
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Density
5.0 deer / sq mi
This county5.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#20 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#19 Fayette County
#20 Monroe County
#21 Fulton County
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Public Land
2% public — 4,492 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,074 ac
68%
Other state
842 ac
19%
Local/Metropark
458 ac
10%
National Wildlife Refuge
118 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,0288801,908

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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