Deer Hunting in Carroll County, Iowa

Carroll County, Iowa hunters harvested 199 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.3 per square mile, 88th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 199 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
199 total deer
Antlered135
Antlerless64
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Density
0.3 deer / sq mi
This county0.3
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#88 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#87 Kossuth County
#88 Carroll County
#89 Grundy County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,928 acres
Local/Metropark
2,167 ac
74%
Other state
579 ac
20%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
95 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
87 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202513564199

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Carroll 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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