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Illinois Sets Record Deer Harvest in 2024-2025 Season

2/1/2025

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Illinois' 2024-2025 hunting season shattered records with an impressive deer harvest of 170,758, surpassing last year's total. Archery hunters claimed the top spot with 73,598 deer, while firearm hunters followed closely with 82,496. Although youth season numbers dipped to 4,057, late-winter hunts surged to 7,775, bolstering deer population control initiatives.

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Story summary

Illinois' 2024-2025 hunting season shattered records with an impressive deer harvest of 170,758, surpassing last year's total. Archery hunters claimed the top spot with 73,598 deer, while firearm hunters followed closely with 82,496. Although youth season numbers dipped to 4,057, late-winter hunts surged to 7,775, bolstering deer population control initiatives.