Deer Hunting in Black Hawk County, Iowa

Black Hawk County, Iowa hunters harvested 916 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.6 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
916 total deer
Antlered443
Antlerless473
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Density
1.6 deer / sq mi
This county1.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#52 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#51 Hardin County
#52 Black Hawk County
#53 Benton County
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Public Land
3% public — 10,804 acres
Local/Metropark
8,799 ac
81%
State Park/Recreation
1,538 ac
14%
Other state
467 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025443473916

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Black Hawk 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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