The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported an increase in deer harvested during the November firearm season as compared to 2023.
According to IDNR, the preliminary total for the first weekend of the firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24 was 54,661. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2023 and 2022.
Here are harvest results for southern Illinois counties, listed for 2022, 2023, and 2024:
Alexander 239 199 225
Gallatin 305 306 301
Hardin 548 467 366
Jackson 1484 1371 1355
Johnson 874 749 759
Massac 268 247 235
Pope 1068 994 895
Pulaski 222 208 206
Saline 628 611 605
Union 812 813 798
Williamson 1287 1163 1165
Illinois' seven-day firearm deer season ends December 5-8. Muzzleloader-only season runs Dec. 13-15.
Archery season continues through Jan. 19; however, it is closed Dec. 5-8 in counties open for firearm deer season.
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