Deer Hunting in Decatur County, Iowa

Decatur County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,438 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 29th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,438 total deer
Antlered629
Antlerless809
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Density
2.7 deer / sq mi
This county2.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#29 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#28 Washington County
#29 Decatur County
#30 Fayette County
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Public Land
2% public — 8,328 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,688 ac
56%
Local/Metropark
2,475 ac
30%
State Park/Recreation
1,165 ac
14%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256298091,438

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Decatur 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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