Deer Hunting in Davis County, Iowa

Davis County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,776 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 14th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,776 total deer
Antlered592
Antlerless1,184
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#14 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#13 Des Moines County
#14 Davis County
#15 Louisa County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,104 acres
State Park/Recreation
2,265 ac
44%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,923 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
916 ac
18%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255921,1841,776

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Davis 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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