Illinois deer research / Cumberland County
Cumberland County, Illinois Deer Hunting Research
Southern IL region. FDR Deer Herd Index 56.6, ranked #31 of 102 Illinois counties. Built from IDNR public harvest records and the Trophy Index.
B - StrongWhat drives the Cumberland County index
Five weighted components, each scored 0–100 against all Illinois counties.
Trophy Index
67↓ out of 100. How this county ranks for trophy bucks against every county we cover. 100 is the top. Ranked per acre of bow-huntable land (10 m estimate).
2005–2024 harvest trend
| Season | Archery | Firearm | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 565 | 955 | 1,520 |
| 2023 | 600 | 828 | 1,428 |
| 2022 | 516 | 906 | 1,422 |
| 2021 | 553 | 816 | 1,369 |
| 2020 | 598 | 929 | 1,527 |
| 2019 | 584 | 846 | 1,430 |
| 2018 | 482 | 826 | 1,308 |
| 2017 | 447 | 817 | 1,264 |
| 2016 | 363 | 764 | 1,127 |
| 2015 | 391 | 758 | 1,149 |
| 2014 | 334 | 624 | 958 |
| 2013 | 347 | 659 | 1,006 |
| 2012 | 419 | 1,102 | 1,521 |
| 2011 | 435 | 1,122 | 1,557 |
| 2010 | 373 | 1,034 | 1,407 |
| 2009 | 401 | 1,041 | 1,442 |
| 2008 | 385 | 1,031 | 1,416 |
| 2007 | 310 | 1,048 | 1,358 |
| 2006 | 335 | 1,038 | 1,373 |
| 2005 | 361 | 937 | 1,298 |
Totals are IDNR's all-season county harvest; firearm includes the youth, muzzleloader and late-winter seasons. Source: Hunt Illinois county deer harvest. Buck density: Cumberland County averages 1.82 adult bucks harvested per 1,000 huntable acres (2005-2024).
See full Cumberland County harvest charts →
Harvest by sex
IDNR records each harvested deer by sex. In 2024, Cumberland County ran 819 bucks (males) and 701 does (females): 53.9% bucks.
| Season | Bucks (M) | Does (F) | Total | % bucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 819 | 701 | 1,520 | 53.9% |
| 2023 | 782 | 646 | 1,428 | 54.8% |
| 2022 | 784 | 638 | 1,422 | 55.1% |
| 2021 | 774 | 595 | 1,369 | 56.5% |
| 2020 | 808 | 719 | 1,527 | 52.9% |
| 2019 | 763 | 667 | 1,430 | 53.4% |
| 2018 | 718 | 590 | 1,308 | 54.9% |
| 2017 | 726 | 538 | 1,264 | 57.4% |
| 2016 | 606 | 521 | 1,127 | 53.8% |
| 2015 | 605 | 544 | 1,149 | 52.7% |
| 2014 | 516 | 442 | 958 | 53.9% |
| 2013 | 551 | 455 | 1,006 | 54.8% |
| 2012 | 758 | 763 | 1,521 | 49.8% |
| 2011 | 790 | 767 | 1,557 | 50.7% |
| 2010 | 674 | 733 | 1,407 | 47.9% |
| 2009 | 715 | 727 | 1,442 | 49.6% |
| 2008 | 721 | 695 | 1,416 | 50.9% |
| 2007 | 753 | 605 | 1,358 | 55.4% |
| 2006 | 779 | 594 | 1,373 | 56.7% |
| 2005 | 724 | 574 | 1,298 | 55.8% |
See full Cumberland County sex-composition chart →
Age structure
IDNR classifies each deer as adult, yearling (1.5-yr), or fawn. In 2024, Cumberland County ran 67.7% adult, 14.2% yearling, and 18.1% fawn. A higher adult share points to a more mature age structure.
| Season | Adult | Yearling | Fawn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,029 | 216 | 275 | 1,520 |
| 2023 | 998 | 229 | 201 | 1,428 |
| 2022 | 972 | 201 | 249 | 1,422 |
| 2021 | 895 | 204 | 270 | 1,369 |
| 2020 | 1,041 | 231 | 255 | 1,527 |
| 2019 | 943 | 229 | 258 | 1,430 |
| 2018 | 851 | 220 | 237 | 1,308 |
| 2017 | 780 | 239 | 245 | 1,264 |
| 2016 | 680 | 189 | 258 | 1,127 |
| 2015 | 718 | 199 | 232 | 1,149 |
| 2014 | 595 | 167 | 196 | 958 |
| 2013 | 552 | 195 | 259 | 1,006 |
| 2012 | 910 | 221 | 390 | 1,521 |
| 2011 | 944 | 254 | 359 | 1,557 |
| 2010 | 860 | 181 | 366 | 1,407 |
| 2009 | 881 | 215 | 346 | 1,442 |
| 2008 | 838 | 233 | 345 | 1,416 |
| 2007 | 791 | 252 | 315 | 1,358 |
| 2006 | 818 | 246 | 309 | 1,373 |
| 2005 | 787 | 230 | 281 | 1,298 |
Age class is IDNR's field classification at check-in, not a lab-aged tooth-wear cohort; treat it as a directional maturity signal.
See full Cumberland County composition charts →
Seasons & access
| Season | Method | Dates | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery · Oct 1 to mid-Jan | archery | 2026-10-01 → 2027-01-17 | otc |
| Firearm · 1st + 2nd Shotgun Season | firearm | 2026-11-20 → 2026-12-06 | otc |
| Muzzleloader · December | muzzleloader | 2026-12-11 → 2026-12-13 | otc |
Bow-huntable land, public and private: 188,965 acres (10 m estimate). Verify current season dates, permits, and site-specific rules with IDNR before hunting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cumberland County, Illinois good for deer hunting?
Cumberland County scores 56.6 of 100 on the FDR Deer Herd Index (B - Strong), ranked #31 of 102 Illinois counties. The index is built from IDNR public harvest records, habitat, herd quality, momentum, and trophy history (the Trophy Index).
What is the Trophy Index for Cumberland County?
Cumberland County has a Trophy Index of 67 out of 100. How this county ranks for trophy bucks against every county we cover. 100 is the top. Ranked per acre of bow-huntable land (10 m estimate).
How many deer were harvested in Cumberland County last season?
IDNR records show 1,520 deer harvested in Cumberland County in 2024, the most recent reported season.