Deer Hunting in Butler County, Iowa

Butler County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,092 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.9 per square mile, 42nd in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,092 total deer
Antlered533
Antlerless559
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Density
1.9 deer / sq mi
This county1.9
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#42 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#41 Clinton County
#42 Butler County
#43 Keokuk County
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Public Land
2% public — 7,882 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
6,313 ac
80%
Local/Metropark
993 ac
13%
Other state
576 ac
7%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255335591,092

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Butler 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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