Lee County, Illinois
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
- Group
- Northern Illinois
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 1,404
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedLee County in north-central Illinois follows the Rock River corridor through an agricultural landscape punctuated by wooded bluffs, wetland complexes, and creek-bottom timber that consistently produces quality whitetails. The Rock River and its tributaries provide travel corridors for deer and habitat for waterfowl, making this a versatile hunting destination. Hunting pressure is moderate, with a mix of private farm ground and meaningful public access along the river.
Rock River corridor with wooded bluffs and bottomlands, flat row-crop agriculture with creek drainages and woodlot edges
Moderate - good mix of agricultural hunting and some public access opportunity
Lottery firearm permits; archery OTC
Wild turkey present in wooded river corridors; Rock River provides waterfowl hunting opportunities during migration
Green River State Wildlife Area for public land deer and turkey; Rock River corridor whitetails with minimal pressure compared to metro counties
Questions, tips & discussion
Ask anything about Lee County— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.
Nothing posted yet about Lee County.
Be the first — ask a question (“Best public access on the north end?”) or share a tip (“Glass the burn scars off the main ridge at first light”).
Boundaries: IDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.