Deer Hunting in White County, Illinois

White County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,668 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,668 total deer
Antlered947
Antlerless721
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#46 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Woodford County
#46 White County
#47 Coles County
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Public Land
0% public — 62 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
35 ac
56%
Local/Metropark
27 ac
44%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259477211,668

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for White 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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