Deer Hunting in Pulaski County, Illinois

Pulaski County, Illinois hunters harvested 623 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 19% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
623 total deer
Antlered364
Antlerless259
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#48 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Coles County
#48 Pulaski County
#49 Montgomery County
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Public Land
19% public — 23,993 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
21,527 ac
90%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,397 ac
10%
State Park/Recreation
69 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025364259623

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Pulaski 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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