Deer Hunting in Whiteside County, Illinois

Whiteside County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,394 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.0 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,394 total deer
Antlered751
Antlerless643
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Density
2.0 deer / sq mi
This county2.0
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#70 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Lee County
#70 Whiteside County
#71 Ogle County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,526 acres
Local/Metropark
1,038 ac
41%
State Park/Recreation
765 ac
30%
National Wildlife Refuge
565 ac
22%
Other state
103 ac
4%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
55 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257516431,394

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Whiteside 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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