Illinois 2017-18 Deer Seasons Conclude with Preliminary Harvest of 147,535 Deer
Press Release: Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,535 deer during all 2017-18 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded on Jan. 14. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 144,303 deer in 2016-17.