Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Illinois

Wayne County, Illinois hunters harvested 3,266 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.6 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
3,266 total deer
Antlered1,766
Antlerless1,500
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Density
4.6 deer / sq mi
This county4.6
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#26 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#25 Adams County
#26 Wayne County
#27 Jasper County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,812 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,411 ac
78%
State Park/Recreation
324 ac
18%
Local/Metropark
77 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,7661,5003,266

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Wayne 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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