Deer Hunting in Will County, Illinois

Will County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,032 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 87th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,032 total deer
Antlered582
Antlerless450
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#87 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#86 LaSalle County
#87 Will County
#88 McLean County
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Public Land
8% public — 41,969 acres
National Forest
20,085 ac
48%
Local/Metropark
14,950 ac
36%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,458 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
436 ac
1%
Other state
40 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255824501,032

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Will 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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