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Deer Hunting in Appanoose County, Iowa

Appanoose County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,070 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.2 per square mile, 6th in the state. The county is roughly 8% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,070 total deer
Antlered827
Antlerless1,243
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Density
4.2 deer / sq mi
This county4.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#6 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#5 Lee County
#6 Appanoose County
#7 Dubuque County
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Public Land
8% public — 23,853 acres
Other federal
14,242 ac
60%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,768 ac
28%
State Park/Recreation
1,777 ac
7%
Local/Metropark
921 ac
4%
Other state
145 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258271,2432,070

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Appanoose 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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