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Deer Hunting in Benton County, Iowa
Benton County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,125 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.6 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,125 total deer
Antlered483
Antlerless642
Public Land
2% public — 6,740 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
2,833 ac
42%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,054 ac
30%
Local/Metropark
1,184 ac
18%
State Park/Recreation
588 ac
9%
Other state
81 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 483 | 642 | 1,125 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Benton 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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