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Deer Hunting in Perry County, Illinois

Perry County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,890 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.5 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,890 total deer
Antlered1,382
Antlerless1,508
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Density
6.5 deer / sq mi
This county6.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#8 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Calhoun County
#8 Perry County
#9 Schuyler County
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Public Land
7% public — 19,893 acres
State Park/Recreation
19,794 ac
100%
Local/Metropark
99 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,3821,5082,890

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Perry 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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