Deer Hunting in Delaware County, Iowa

Delaware County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,700 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.9 per square mile, 26th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,700 total deer
Antlered593
Antlerless1,107
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Density
2.9 deer / sq mi
This county2.9
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#26 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#25 Guthrie County
#26 Delaware County
#27 Johnson County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,838 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,023 ac
35%
State Park/Recreation
1,950 ac
33%
Local/Metropark
1,795 ac
31%
Other state
70 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255931,1071,700

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Delaware 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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