Deer Hunting in Rock Island County, Illinois

Rock Island County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,513 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 43rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,513 total deer
Antlered842
Antlerless671
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#43 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#42 Shelby County
#43 Rock Island County
#44 Massac County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,301 acres
Local/Metropark
2,436 ac
74%
State Park/Recreation
310 ac
9%
National Wildlife Refuge
273 ac
8%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
250 ac
8%
Other federal
32 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258426711,513

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Rock Island 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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