Deer Hunting in Clarke County, Iowa

Clarke County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,473 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.4 per square mile, 17th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,473 total deer
Antlered618
Antlerless855
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Density
3.4 deer / sq mi
This county3.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#17 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#16 Jones County
#17 Clarke County
#18 Jefferson County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,590 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,585 ac
61%
Local/Metropark
1,005 ac
39%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256188551,473

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Clarke 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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