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Deer Hunting in Boone County, Iowa
Boone County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,350 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.4 per square mile, 36th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,350 total deer
Antlered561
Antlerless789
Public Land
3% public — 11,280 acres
Other federal
7,304 ac
65%
State Park/Recreation
1,758 ac
16%
Local/Metropark
1,450 ac
13%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
725 ac
6%
Other state
43 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 561 | 789 | 1,350 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Boone 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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