Deer Hunting in Saline County, Illinois

Saline County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,785 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.7 per square mile, 22nd in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,785 total deer
Antlered957
Antlerless828
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Density
4.7 deer / sq mi
This county4.7
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#22 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#21 Fulton County
#22 Saline County
#23 Putnam County
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Public Land
8% public — 20,061 acres
National Forest
14,698 ac
73%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,060 ac
25%
State Park/Recreation
212 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
91 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259578281,785

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Saline 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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