Deer Hunting in Winnebago County, Illinois

Winnebago County, Illinois hunters harvested 957 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.9 per square mile, 77th in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
957 total deer
Antlered593
Antlerless364
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Density
1.9 deer / sq mi
This county1.9
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#77 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#76 Edgar County
#77 Winnebago County
#78 Stephenson County
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Public Land
5% public — 17,379 acres
Local/Metropark
14,202 ac
82%
State Park/Recreation
3,075 ac
18%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
102 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025593364957

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Winnebago 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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