Deer Hunting in Tazewell County, Illinois

Tazewell County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,598 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 65th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,598 total deer
Antlered898
Antlerless700
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#65 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#64 Wabash County
#65 Tazewell County
#66 Moultrie County
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Public Land
2% public — 9,993 acres
State Park/Recreation
4,191 ac
42%
Local/Metropark
3,870 ac
39%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,852 ac
19%
Other state
80 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258987001,598

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Tazewell 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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