Deer Hunting in Vermilion County, Illinois

Vermilion County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,791 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 72nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,791 total deer
Antlered985
Antlerless806
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Density
2.0 deer / sq mi
This county2.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#72 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#71 Ogle County
#72 Vermilion County
#73 Sangamon County
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Public Land
2% public — 9,742 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,324 ac
44%
State Park/Recreation
4,066 ac
42%
Other state
735 ac
8%
Local/Metropark
617 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259858061,791

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Vermilion 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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