Deer Hunting in Pike County, Illinois

Pike County, Illinois hunters harvested 4,555 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.5 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,555 total deer
Antlered2,431
Antlerless2,124
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Density
5.5 deer / sq mi
This county5.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#17 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#16 Hardin County
#17 Pike County
#18 Union County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,350 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
3,417 ac
64%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,851 ac
35%
Other state
49 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
33 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,4312,1244,555

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Pike 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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