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Deer Hunting in Randolph County, Illinois

Randolph County, Illinois hunters harvested 4,253 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 7.4 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
4,253 total deer
Antlered2,074
Antlerless2,179
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Density
7.4 deer / sq mi
This county7.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#3 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Williamson County
#3 Randolph County
#4 Brown County
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Public Land
6% public — 20,291 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,439 ac
56%
National Wildlife Refuge
8,460 ac
42%
Local/Metropark
355 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
24 ac
0%
National Forest
13 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20252,0742,1794,253

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Randolph 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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