Deer Hunting in Buchanan County, Iowa

Buchanan County, Iowa hunters harvested 981 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 46th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
981 total deer
Antlered429
Antlerless552
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#46 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#45 Scott County
#46 Buchanan County
#47 Howard County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,001 acres
Local/Metropark
3,040 ac
76%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
813 ac
20%
State Park/Recreation
148 ac
4%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025429552981

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Buchanan 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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