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Deer Hunting in Schuyler County, Illinois

Schuyler County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,833 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 6.5 per square mile, 9th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,833 total deer
Antlered1,425
Antlerless1,408
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Density
6.5 deer / sq mi
This county6.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#9 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#8 Perry County
#9 Schuyler County
#10 Hamilton County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,761 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,750 ac
99%
Local/Metropark
11 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4251,4082,833

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Schuyler 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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