Deer Hunting in Woodford County, Illinois

Woodford County, Illinois hunters harvested 1,782 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 45th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,782 total deer
Antlered880
Antlerless902
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Illinois avg3.3
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County Rank
#45 of 102
Most harvestLeast harvest
#44 Massac County
#45 Woodford County
#46 White County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,100 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
581 ac
53%
Local/Metropark
519 ac
47%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258809021,782

Harvest source: dnr.illinois.gov

Harvest figures for Woodford 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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