Deer Hunting in Washington County, Illinois

Washington County, Illinois hunters harvested 2,274 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,274 total deer
Antlered1,163
Antlerless1,111
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#34 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#33 Cass County
#34 Washington County
#35 Bond County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,565 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,504 ac
96%
Local/Metropark
51 ac
3%
Other state
10 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,1631,1112,274

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Washington 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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