Deer Hunting in Adams County, Iowa

Adams County, Iowa hunters harvested 546 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.3 per square mile, 56th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
546 total deer
Antlered283
Antlerless263
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Density
1.3 deer / sq mi
This county1.3
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#56 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#55 Webster County
#56 Adams County
#57 Poweshiek County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,101 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,126 ac
54%
Other state
772 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
203 ac
10%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025283263546

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Adams 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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