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Greene County, Illinois Deer Hunting Research

West-Central (Golden Triangle) region. FDR Deer Herd Index 51, ranked #58 of 102 Illinois counties. Built from IDNR public harvest records and the Trophy Index.

C - Above Average
51 / 100
FDR Herd Index
#58 of 102
Statewide rank
77↓
Trophy Index
321,629
Bow-huntable acres (10 m estimate)
2,244
2024 deer harvest

What drives the Greene County index

Five weighted components, each scored 0–100 against all Illinois counties.

Habitat · 25%43
Herd quality · 30%71
Population · 18%17
Momentum · 12%77
Trophy history · 15%46

Trophy Index

77↓ 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

SeasonArcheryFirearmTotal
20241,0301,2142,244
20239551,1592,114
20229001,1122,012
20218431,0541,897
20201,0301,1772,207
20199131,1612,074
20188431,1221,965
20178141,1341,948
20166501,1471,797
20156611,2451,906
20146411,1321,773
20136961,1811,877
20128111,6972,508
20117861,7212,507
20108431,7412,584
20097631,7622,525
20088571,7422,599
20078361,9902,826
20068661,9932,859
20058752,2553,130

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: Greene County averages 1.84 adult bucks harvested per 1,000 huntable acres (2005-2024).

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Harvest by sex

IDNR records each harvested deer by sex. In 2024, Greene County ran 1,129 bucks (males) and 1,115 does (females): 50.3% bucks.

SeasonBucks (M)Does (F)Total% bucks
20241,1291,1152,24450.3%
20231,1219932,11453%
20221,0549582,01252.4%
20219629351,89750.7%
20201,1391,0682,20751.6%
20191,1039712,07453.2%
20189809851,96549.9%
20179959531,94851.1%
20169468511,79752.6%
20159519551,90649.9%
20148748991,77349.3%
20139119661,87748.5%
20121,2191,2892,50848.6%
20111,1991,3082,50747.8%
20101,1691,4152,58445.2%
20091,1511,3742,52545.6%
20081,2771,3222,59949.1%
20071,4331,3932,82650.7%
20061,4721,3872,85951.5%
20051,5501,5803,13049.5%

See full Greene County sex-composition chart →

Age structure

IDNR classifies each deer as adult, yearling (1.5-yr), or fawn. In 2024, Greene County ran 71.2% adult, 12.8% yearling, and 16% fawn. A higher adult share points to a more mature age structure.

SeasonAdultYearlingFawnTotal
20241,5982873592,244
20231,5262763122,114
20221,4202453472,012
20211,2852203921,897
20201,5632623822,207
20191,4293133322,074
20181,3672423561,965
20171,2972593921,948
20161,1902433641,797
20151,2372424271,906
20141,1562273901,773
20131,1792464521,877
20121,6232736122,508
20111,6082706292,507
20101,6902596352,584
20091,5982267012,525
20081,6263246492,599
20071,7463477332,826
20061,7443457702,859
20051,8103469673,123

Age class is IDNR's field classification at check-in, not a lab-aged tooth-wear cohort; treat it as a directional maturity signal.

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Seasons & access

SeasonMethodDatesTags
Archery · Oct 1 to mid-Janarchery2026-10-01 → 2027-01-17otc
Firearm · 1st + 2nd Shotgun Seasonfirearm2026-11-20 → 2026-12-06otc
Muzzleloader · Decembermuzzleloader2026-12-11 → 2026-12-13otc

Bow-huntable land, public and private: 321,629 acres (10 m estimate). Verify current season dates, permits, and site-specific rules with IDNR before hunting.

Where to hunt public in Greene County

Providence Woods Natural Area · 100 acMcMaster Woods · 44 ac

Full list on the Illinois public hunting land directory.

See Greene County on the map

Parcels with owner & acreage, public hunting land with regs, access points, leaf-off imagery, and this research, together on one hunting map.

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Nearby counties

Jersey · 58.2Scott · 53.2Calhoun · 48.2Morgan · 60.5Macoupin · 67.1Pike · 59.5Cass · 62.1Brown · 59
← #57 Marshall County#59 Edwards County →

Frequently asked questions

Is Greene County, Illinois good for deer hunting?

Greene County scores 51 of 100 on the FDR Deer Herd Index (C - Above Average), ranked #58 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 Greene County?

Greene County has a Trophy Index of 77 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).

Is there public hunting land in Greene County, Illinois?

Yes: the Illinois public hunting land directory lists 2 sites in Greene County, including Providence Woods Natural Area, McMaster Woods. Always verify current site regulations and permit requirements before hunting.

How many deer were harvested in Greene County last season?

IDNR records show 2,244 deer harvested in Greene County in 2024, the most recent reported season.

Sources: Illinois DNR public harvest and public-land records; qualifying trophy bucks, each counted once, as the Trophy Index. Public-record data only: no private contact information, no landowner lists.

Fully Drawn Research is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Historical data and modeled indexes describe the past; they are not a promise of hunting outcomes. Always verify current seasons, permits, and site rules with IDNR before you hunt.

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