Deer Hunting in Dallas County, Iowa

Dallas County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,341 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.3 per square mile, 37th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,341 total deer
Antlered516
Antlerless825
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Density
2.3 deer / sq mi
This county2.3
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#37 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#36 Boone County
#37 Dallas County
#38 Chickasaw County
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Public Land
2% public — 8,405 acres
Local/Metropark
3,772 ac
45%
Other federal
3,154 ac
38%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
809 ac
10%
Other state
571 ac
7%
State Park/Recreation
99 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255168251,341

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Dallas 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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