Deer Hunting in Adair County, Iowa

Adair County, Iowa hunters harvested 776 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.4 per square mile, 54th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
776 total deer
Antlered345
Antlerless431
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Density
1.4 deer / sq mi
This county1.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#54 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#53 Benton County
#54 Adair County
#55 Webster County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,036 acres
Local/Metropark
1,382 ac
68%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
654 ac
32%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025345431776

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Adair County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Iowa deer season, 2025-2026

Iowa deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Iowa season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Iowa wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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