Deer Hunting in Cherokee County, Iowa

Cherokee County, Iowa hunters harvested 240 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.4 per square mile, 84th in the state. The county is roughly 0% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 240 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
240 total deer
Antlered145
Antlerless95
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Density
0.4 deer / sq mi
This county0.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#84 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#83 Palo Alto County
#84 Cherokee County
#85 Lyon County
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Public Land
0% public — 1,427 acres
Local/Metropark
1,034 ac
72%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
361 ac
25%
State Park/Recreation
17 ac
1%
Other state
15 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202514595240

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Cherokee 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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