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Deer Hunting in Allamakee County, Iowa

Allamakee County, Iowa hunters harvested 3,598 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.6 per square mile, 1st in the state. The county is roughly 11% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,598 total deer
Antlered1,402
Antlerless2,196
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Density
5.6 deer / sq mi
This county5.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#1 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#1 Allamakee County
#2 Clayton County
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Public Land
11% public — 43,556 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
21,912 ac
50%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,248 ac
24%
State Park/Recreation
8,370 ac
19%
National Park/Monument
1,942 ac
4%
Other state
842 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
242 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,4022,1963,598

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Allamakee 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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