Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, Illinois

Montgomery County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,198 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 49th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,198 total deer
Antlered1,176
Antlerless1,022
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#49 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#48 Pulaski County
#49 Montgomery County
#50 Knox County
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Public Land
0% public — 936 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
540 ac
58%
Local/Metropark
218 ac
23%
Other state
178 ac
19%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1761,0222,198

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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