Deer Hunting in Peoria County, Illinois

Peoria County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,871 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,871 total deer
Antlered993
Antlerless878
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#51 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Knox County
#51 Peoria County
#52 Marshall County
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Public Land
4% public — 15,620 acres
Local/Metropark
7,949 ac
51%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,391 ac
47%
State Park/Recreation
280 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259938781,871

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Peoria 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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