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Deer Hunting in Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County, Iowa hunters harvested 4,318 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 5.5 per square mile, 2nd in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
4,318 total deer
Antlered1,701
Antlerless2,617
Public Land
4% public — 18,497 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
11,936 ac
65%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,821 ac
21%
State Park/Recreation
1,143 ac
6%
Local/Metropark
893 ac
5%
National Park/Monument
514 ac
3%
Other state
190 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,701 | 2,617 | 4,318 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Clayton 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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