Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, November 12, 2026 —

Jo Daviess County has secured the top position in Illinois for turkey harvest numbers during the 2026 fall firearm season. This designation places the northwestern Illinois county ahead of all other regions in the state for the reported hunting period.

The 2026 fall firearm season for wild turkey in Illinois concluded with Jo Daviess County reporting the highest number of successful harvests. While the specific number of turkeys harvested by hunters in Jo Daviess County was not provided, its ranking signifies a significant activity level in the region during the season.

The fall firearm season for turkey is a period where hunters utilize firearms to pursue wild turkeys. Regulations and seasons are established by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to manage wildlife populations and ensure sustainable hunting practices. The IDNR typically compiles and releases data following the conclusion of hunting seasons, detailing harvest numbers by county and region.

Factors contributing to a county’s success in harvest numbers can include habitat suitability for wild turkeys, population density, accessibility for hunters, and the overall engagement of the local hunting community. Jo Daviess County is known for its rolling hills and wooded areas, which can provide favorable environments for wild turkey populations.

Further details regarding the specific harvest totals for Jo Daviess County, as well as comparisons to other counties in Illinois, were not available at the time of reporting. The precise total for the state’s turkey harvest for the 2026 fall firearm season was also not provided.



Story summarized from the original created by Linda Cook on www.ourquadcities.com, see more information here.

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