Deer Hunting in Morgan County, Illinois

Morgan County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,493 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 61st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,493 total deer
Antlered866
Antlerless627
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#61 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#60 Carroll County
#61 Morgan County
#62 St. Clair County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,230 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
4,686 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
367 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
177 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258666271,493

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Morgan 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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