The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released the second round of archery deer numbers. This week the harvest totals increased by 55 from this time last year. "Through Sunday, October 15, 2017, Illinois archery deer hunters harvested a preliminary total of 7,793 deer, compared to 7,738 for the same period in 2016.
Harvest to date has consisted of 69% does and 31% males (5340:2453). Top five counties were Jefferson (219), Fulton (201), Pike (201), Franklin (169), and Jackson (156)."If you are interested in the county by county breakdown I've provided a link - County by County Week 2 - 2017
Check last weeks numbers, county by county and youth season - Archery and Youth Deer Numbers In
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging the sampling of harvested deer for CWD in adult deer. Find out where CWD Sampling Stations Locations.
How are things looking in your neck of the woods?
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